Tribute Wall
Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of Rayburn Gray.
Guaranteed hand delivery by a local florist
Loading...
G
Gilbert Gray posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Rayburn is my cousin. I only met Rayburn three times when I visited him at my Uncle Allan's farm.I visited Dolly in July 2020 when she was residing in Campells Bay.
Rest in peace Rayburn!
Gilbert Gray
512-2100 Sherobee Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5A 4C5
ggray12915@aol.com
905-272-8492
G
The family of Rayburn Gray uploaded a photo
Thursday, July 6, 2017
/tribute-images/944/Ultra/Rayburn-Gray.jpg
Please wait
G
The family of Rayburn Gray uploaded a photo
Thursday, July 6, 2017
/tribute-images/945/Ultra/Rayburn-Gray.jpg
Please wait
A
Al Soucie uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 25, 2017
/public-file/187/Ultra/fffe82ad-7314-4e2e-bf14-ddecf6fb88a4.jpg
A
Al Soucie posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2017
My sincere sympathies to Rayburn's family. He was a special man, and like so many others, I have fond memories of his kind nature and infectious laugh. Chording along to Rayburn's fine fiddle playing was priceless.
Then there was that time the hay wagon suddenly began careening down the hill out of control, with me sitting atop the hay load. As the wagon flung from one side of the road to the other, I clung to the bales for dear life while watching Rayburn desperately trying to regain control of the tractor and wagon at the helm. He had only one very brief opportunity to glance back, and our eyes locked for a split second. It was a tense moment, but his great impulses won the battle that day. Afterwards, it occurred to me just how shakin' up he was about that incident, and I sensed his great concern for my safety.
It's a great story of how life can turn in a split second, but through great determination and the human spirit, we defied the odds.
The wonderful memories of that lovely farm are precious to me. The cream house, feedin' the pigs, Dolly milking the cows by hand when I was a wee lad, the little chicks in the house under the heat lamp, Lee jumping the fence with the bull on his tail and laughin' all the while, or him wrestling with the calves in the barn, or fishin' for bass at Mud lake.....
One of my favorite memories was watching Rayburn and Lee repairing the tractor one peaceful summer evening next to the workshop. A single light bulb above the shop entrance created the perfect setting on that magical Saturday night. Another light inside the shop lit up the workbench, the tools and tractor parts.
I remember how calmly they worked together that evening. They were in no rush. Rather, they offered up suggestions to one another on how best to approach the problem. If I recall correctly, I left for home (the cottage) around 10 pm that evening, and perhaps an hour and a half later, Dolly and Rayburn joined the festivities at our place, and out came the fiddle. Good Times.
Thanks for the fond memories Rayburn,
Al Soucie
C
Clifford and Marjorie Stevenson posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Dear Dolly and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Clifford and I are very saddened to learn of Rayburn's passing. We have wonderful memories as we reflect back on our friendship with you and Rayburn during our years at Gray's Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
S
Shelley (Mayhew) Provost lit a candle
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle2.png
S
Shelley (Mayhew) Provost posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Sending my condolences to one of my very first childhood friends, Jill.
Jill, Dolly, Nancy, and Lee; my sympathies to your families. I have many fond memories of your Dad and the farm.
I know Rayburn will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all in your time of loss.
M
Melbourne & Jeannie Yach posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
We have many fond memories from the 70's and 80''s when Rayburn still played the fiddle, and I always considered it a great privilege to accompany him on guitar. I still have tapes from some of those occasions and will have to give them a listen for old times sake. Rest in peace, my friend.
Our sincere condolences to Dolly and the Gray family.
L
Lise Lagarde posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
We wish to send our sincere sympathies to Jill and her family.
You are in our thoughts.
The staff of TransporAction Pontiac
R
Ron and June orr posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the family. He was a very nice man. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts at this time.
M
Murray & Gloria Richardson lit a candle
Monday, April 24, 2017
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle.png
Dolly Lee Nancy Jill and familys
We are sorry to hear of Rayburn's passing..Our thaughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time
H
Hugh and Judy Young posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
Thinking of you at this time. Maple syrup season will not be the same.
L
Lorraine Bretzlaff posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
Sympathies to the family. A long time resident of Ladysmith and a very kind man.
J
Jack & Barbara Harris posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
Our Sincere Condolences to DOLLY and all of the Family..............
R
Rita beimers posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you Dolly and your family at this sad time.
B
Blythe & Carol McCleary posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
Memories of Rayburn go back many years; he was always ready for a friendly chat, our condolences to Dolly and family.
J
Janey & Terry MacDougall posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Dolly & family.
| Shawville 134 Centre St. Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-2221 | Quyon 1040 Clarendon St. Quyon, QC J0X 2V0 819-458-2750 |
| Fort Coulonge 195 rue Principale Fort Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0 819-683-2011 | Chapeau 56 St. Jacques Street Chapeau, QC J0X 1M0 819-689-2241 |
