Norm Gray Gathering December 27th 1-3 at Dimillo's

Norman A. Gray

Norman A. Gray, 82 FALMOUTH -- Norman A. Gray, 82, of Falmouth, died Dec. 15, 2007, at Central Maine Medical Center with his wife, family and friends by his side. Norman was born on June 25, 1925, in Hallowell, the son of Leslie and Belinda Penn Gray. He attended Hallowell schools and was graduated from the University of Maine School of Engineering in 1949. He served in the Navy, attending the naval pilot school. He also was a member of the Merchant Marines, serving on a Liberty ship in the Pacific. Norman began his engineering career with the State of Maine Bridge Department. He worked the majority of his practice as a consulting engineer in the southern Maine area. Many of his projects included bridges throughout the state, hotels, marinas, piers and a floating restaurant. Norman took pride in his work and enjoyed the process. He was committed to his clients and earned the respect of the engineering community. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Carrabasset Valley Outdoor Association, the American Legion, Goodrich Caldwell Post #6 in Hallowell, the Monday Luncheon Group and the Tennis Group. Norman was a long time skier at Sugarloaf USA and was dedicated to his garden each summer. For years he and his Janice loved cruising the Maine coast in their 40' Novi. Norman is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Irving Gray. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Janice Murphy Gray of Falmouth; a brother, Herbert Gray of South Portland; and several loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. According to his wishes, there will be no funeral. A gathering of family and friends of Norman and Janice will be held on Thursday, Dec. 27 from 1-3 at DiMillo's Floating Restaurant. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta. www.khrfuneralhomes.com. Norman was an avid reader and made weekly visits to the Falmouth library. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to: The Falmouth Memorial Library 5 Lunt Rd. Falmouth, Maine 04105 Published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on 12/19/2007.
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