David Thomas 'Greyhound' Gray
Born In: Sydney
Born: January 31st, 1946
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: January 7th, 2013
We, the daughters and family of David Thomas Gray 'Greyhound', are heartbroken and saddened by the recent loss of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Dad passed away peacefully, Jan. 7, 2014, at the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Dave was born in Sydney on Jan. 31, 1946, and was the eldest son of the late Earl 'Curly' and Muriel Gray.
In his earlier years Dave was an exceptional baseball pitcher, playing with the State Tavern and the Sydney Mooseheads. He was an avid dart player and enjoyed playing his guitar, bingo and the casino. He was a friend of Bill W. and was very proud of his 26 years of sobriety. He was a life member of the Ashby Legion and was very active with the poppy campaign.
Dave worked at the Steel Plant and retired from the City of Sydney (water department) in 1991.
Dave was a humble man and was very passionate about his faith, community volunteering and his family. He was a wonderful father and an exceptional grandfather.
He loved his daughters and grandchildren unconditionally. His most favourite times were spent with his family, at his bungalow at Gillis Lake, relaxing, fishing and especially the annual horseshoe tournaments.
Dave is survived by his daughters, Gwen, Karrie (Kirk) Gywnn, Dianne, Amy (Jason Bonaparte), and their mother Vange Gray. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Kelsey, Ty, Rylen, Nola, Grayson and Stevie D. and his girlfriend Doreen. Also left to mourn are his brothers, Glen (Joan), Gary and sister, Diane (Bill) Bussey.
As per Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation for the late Dave Gray will be held Friday Jan. 10, 2014, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, Alexandra Street, Sydney. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association, the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
