Whitman Milton O. Gray, 84 died Sunday March 4th in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Zilpha M. (Moorhouse) Gray.
Born in Andover a son of the late Claremont and Hazel (Stiles) Gray, he was raised in Andover and attended Andover schools graduating in 1941. He attended Burdett College and worked as a bookkeeper for the Irving B. Moore Corp. of Cambridge over 30 years.
He served as a Surgical Technician in United States Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946.
Milton lived in Whitman for 52 years and became an active member of the community. He was one of the founders and past treasurer of the Whitman Project, known today as the Whitman Counseling Center. He also participated in the building of the new Whitman Library, and served as treasurer for the Friends of The Whitman Public Library and for the Old Abington Historical Society. He served on the board of directors for Heifer International.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his son David Gray of Whitman, his daughters Marjorie DiSalvio of Randolph, Hazel Mitchell & Marcia Sawdy both of Whitman and Dorothy Regan of West Bridgewater. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandson.
All services will be private by request. Those wishing to pay their respects to the family may do so, Saturday March 10th from 2-4 PM @ the family home at 270 Beulah Street, Whitman. Donations may be made in his name to Heifer Project International / Overlook Farm, 216 Wachusett Street, Rutland, MA 01543. www.blanchardfc.com