THELMA O. GRAY
Thelma O. Gray 99 yrs. old of New Berlin, formerly of Pittsfield, NY passed away on July 21, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.
Thelma was born on March 3, 1918 in Pittsfield, NY the daughter of Elwyn Jay & Edna May (Holden) Chapin. She grew up and spent her whole life in the Town of Pittsfield where she attended district schools. Later, she attended New Berlin High School and worked as a clerk at Dykes Drug Store of New Berlin.
On March 21, 1936, Thelma married Leon Gray in Norwich, NY. He predeceased her on March 28, 1976.
Thelma is survived by her sister-in-law Jennie Chapin of New Berlin, nephew; Carl Chapin of Morrisville and his children; Kate, Kristen & Michael, niece; Joanne Talamo of Oswego, NY and her children; Brian & Erin, niece; Teresa (& Dana) Clarke of New Berlin and their son Tim and nephew; James (& Laura) Chapin of New Berlin and their daughters; Andrea & Alicia.
She was pre-deceased by her brothers; Roscoe J. Chapin (& Lillian), E. Homer Chapin and Harlem (Bill) Chapin (& Frances).
Thelma was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of New Berlin and served as a board member for Chase Health.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church New Berlin, NY with Father Steve White officiating. There will be a calling hour prior to the funeral service from 10:00-11:00 AM also at the church.
The interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of New Berlin, NY or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, South New Berlin, NY.
Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.