Obituary of Winifred Gray

GRAY: Grace Winifred Gray (Campbell) passed away at Erickson Personal Care Home on May 7, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Winnie was born on January 28, 1922, the third child of William and Bertha Campbell of Rossburn, Manitoba. Her mother Bertha, died in childbirth in 1925 and William re-married Isabelle Rowan in 1929, and three more siblings were born. Winnie was predeceased by her father and her siblings, except for Russell (Adelaine) and Glen (Dorothy). She attained her grade eight education in Rossburn. She moved onto Winnipeg and worked as a housekeeper and took on hairdressing with a friend. In 1941, she married Cpl. David Herbert Scott and son David (Marlene) was born in 1942. Herb was killed in action in 1944. Winnie re-married John Herbert Gray in 1948 and they resided near Onanole for the next 60 years. Earl (Ruth), was born in 1953 and John Brent (Lori) in 1955. Following the birth of the children, she took a hairdressing course and opened the first licensed beauty shop in Manitoba in 1958. It closed in 1980. Winnie and Herb's house was always open to anyone who cared to stop for a visit. Herb was known for his cooking skills and there were always many around to do the tasting. Winnie enjoyed the 50's to 80's and all the entertaining etiquette involved in hostessing. Following Herb's death in 1986, Winnie travelled to the British Isles, Germany, France, and all over the US and Canada. She was an avid card player in her younger days and enjoyed bingo and bus trips to casinos, more for visiting than actual gambling. She had several pets over the years including a budgie, dog, cats, and she loved them all. She took pleasure in feeding all of the wildlife that wandered into her yard. Winnie's greatest love in life was her three boys, and her happiest times were when they were all at home with her. She leaves to mourn her two brothers, three sons, and their families, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at Rosewood Memorial Gardens on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., where she will be laid to rest beside Herb Gray. Donations in memory of Winifed may be made to a charity of choice. None knew her but to love her None named her but in praise