Effie I. Gray, 96, of Ellsworth, died Jan. 9, 2000, at an Ellsworth
nursing home. She was born July 20, 1903, in Holden, the daughter of
John and Blanche Thompson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Rueben E. Gray, and two sons,
Ernest and Wendall, three sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her son, Earle L. Gray of Ellsworth; special
nieces and nephews, Marie, Molly, Linda, Ted and Philip; special
friends, Carla and Paul; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren;
several other nieces and nephews.
She went to school in Holden, was a homemaker, loved sewing, taking
care of children and had a special interest in making toys for others.
No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, please
make any donations to Collier’s Nursing Home, 33 Birch Ave.,
Ellsworth, ME 04605.
