Sunday, April 08, 2007
Don't Leave says goodbye to Donny Gray
The “Don’t Leave” band wants everyone to send their thoughts and prayers out to our wonderful drummer Donny Gray. He was dealing with cancer and he passed away at 5am this morning. Donny was a man who lived his life by his convictions. No matter how he felt, he never complained and he always came to play when it was showtime! The memories of Donny will last a LONG time.April 11, 2007
BRIDGEWATER CENTER — Donald M. Gray, 56, died April 9, 2007, at home, with liver cancer.
He was born April 7, 1951, in Holyoke, Mass., and grew up in Haydenville, Mass.
Mr. Gray was a musician, comedian and was the drummer in several local bands throughout his working life. He was a registered conscientious objector, a member of ACLU and the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers. He was a board member of Vermont Volunteers in Service to Animals and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
Survivors include a daughter, Josie Gray of Beacon, N.Y., and his longtime companion, Donna Williamson of Bridgewater Center.
There will be a memorial service April 22 at 6pm at Sumitt Lodge in Killington.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Vermont Volunteers in Service to Animals, P.O. Box 100, Bridgewater, VT 05034; and Neighbors Helping Neighbors, P.O. Box 39, Bridgewater, VT 05034.
