Staff
Saturday, December 7, 2013 6:02 am

ROCHESTER - Wilbur M. Gray Sr., 79, of Salmon Falls Road in Rochester, died December 4, 2013 at Riverside Rest Home in Dover.

Born September 9, 1934, in Farmington, a son of Samuel and Mildred (Marshall) Gray, he resided most of his life in Rochester.

Prior to retirement, he worked in tree service with Bartlett Tree Experts, also he had worked for UNH with the motor pool and farm service. He also worked at the Rochester Fair and at the former King's and Queen's Campground of Lebanon.

A former member of the Odd Fellows, Wilbur enjoyed doing puzzles, watching sports and going to flea markets.

Survived by his wife of 30 years: Shirley D. Gray, 10 children: Ronald and wife Sheryl Gray, Carol and husband Russell Haigh, Wilbur and wife Carol Gray, John and wife Luisa Gray, Rebecca and husband Kevin Bringhurst, Gloria Blanchard, Cheryl Philbrick, Steven Gray, Richard Gray, Tina and husband Scott Mayberry, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, a brother: Chester and wife Frances Gray, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife: Gloria Gray, son: Donald Gray, also several siblings.