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William GRAY Obituary

GRAY, William James (Bill):
Aged 78 years young, Bill passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 28 January 2018, surrounded by the love of his family as per his wishes. Cherished and dearly loved husband and best friend of Morven. Much loved and adored Dad of Bryan & Kissane (Sydney), Gordon & Fran, and Colin & Sara (Brisbane). Dearly loved Grandad of Sharney & Erin, Courtney, Danielle, Olivia, Charlotte, Matthew, and Liam, and Great-Grandad of Mila and Xander. Dearly loved brother of Gordon & Jan (England), and loved by his dearest cousins, nieces and nephews and his many friends. Thanks to the wonderful caring staff from the Kapiti Retirement Trust, Mary Potter Hospice, and District Community nurses who so tenderly cared for Bill. Bill's funeral will be held at Connect Church, Realm Drive, Paraparaumu on Friday 2 February 2018 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Potter Hospice, PO Box 7442, Newtown, Wellington 6242, would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages for "The Gray Family" may be sent c/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
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Published by Dominion Post on Jan. 30, 2018.

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Dec 2005, Caleb's 16th birthday? (Pirate's mini golf in Porirua)

February 5, 2018

I had a memorable first time encounter with Bill Gray. I was working in Telecom's PSD looking after International DA and I occasionally call or email him as my contact at TNZI. Then one day at Wellington CRC, I connected the dots that he was the same guy I talked to on the phone and sitting with Morven in the same church where we both attended. I always enjoyed talking with him along with Morven. I will miss his smile and witty remarks and banter that made us all laugh.

Morven Gray

February 5, 2018

The Gray family would like to thank you all for taking the time to add your memories of my husband and our Dad to the Tributes page. May you be blessed by the memories you have of him.

Stuart Davies

February 1, 2018

Very sad to here of Bill's passing. I worked with Bill while he was with TNZI and attended many PITA and other meetings together. He was very well respected and we all enjoyed his sense of humour. A really great guy.

Wan Yee Chee

February 1, 2018

I had the great pleasure and honour to work with Bill in my TNZI days. He was the kindest, most gracious gentleman who was generous with his knowledge, imparting what he knew with humility and humour.

RIP Bill. You were one of the best.

Bruce Officer

February 1, 2018

I worked with Bill on PITA - I really enjoyed working with him - one of the good guys - you are missed.

January 31, 2018

Sending my deepest sympathies to all of the Gray family. Uncle Bill was some of the good ones - he had a quick wit and was wonderful to chat with and also to have a laugh with. Rest easy.
Love from Melanie, Trent , Cooper and Carter
Abu Dhabi
Uae

Arthur Mason

January 31, 2018

One of life's good buggers. RIP Bill.

January 31, 2018

I find it difficult to say what Ifeel about the passing of my brother. I look back with regret at our early life together. When as young boys we were very different. We had completely different tastes, I loved classical music, Bil loved pop music. I loved reading hooks, he didn't. I was quiet and shy, Bill wasn't. He went. Into the Roal Navy, I went into the army. For many years we saw little of each other. But gradually we began to grow closer as far as distance would allow. On Morven and Bills' last UK visit, for that 3 month stay with us, we truly became brothers again. Sleep well brother

January 31, 2018

My love and prayers are with you at this difficult time and the days ahead.
Love
Carroll

Dawn Martindale

January 30, 2018

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My prayers are with you at this time.

Helmut and Veronica Nitz

January 30, 2018

RIP Bill

Punam De Manny

January 30, 2018

My deepest condolences to you, Sara and your family.

Vicki & Alan Craig

January 30, 2018

To Gordon, Fran and Family. Our deepest sympathies to you all. xx

Anne Warner

January 30, 2018

In so glad I had the opportunity to meet Bill, and you too Morven. It was a privilege to know him. I'm sorry for your loss.

Ivan Fong

January 30, 2018

Bill was a great person and will be missed, especially in the Pacific Islands.

Karen Milligan

January 30, 2018

R.I P Uncle Bill

Karen Milligan

January 30, 2018

What a wonderful man Bill was, it was a pleasure to be part of your family Uncle Bill, my thoughts and prayers to all the family world wide.
Miss you already
Much Love,
Karen, Brian, Veronica & Christopher

January 30, 2018

To Fran, Gordon and Children,
Sorry to hear of your loss and my thoughts are with you at this time.
Much Love Christine, Hamish and Briar

John Warriner

January 30, 2018

I worked off and on with Bill for a number of years with Bill in TNZI. He was always known as a Gentleman, but a Gentleman with a sense of Humour.
For those still on the team, he has left a legacy. He was WELL KNOWN and respected in the Pacific!

Lee RAMSAY

January 30, 2018

What a wonderful legacy Bill has left, all those beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren

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