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Ian GRAY

Published on 05/01/2024

GRAY Ian William (Willy) Peacefully at home, with his family by his bedside on Sunday 31st December 2023, Ian aged 83 years. Loving husband of Jenny, proud father of Brian, David, Richard and William, father-in-law of Claire and Kerry, and Granda of Will, Ed, Tilly, Finley and Clayton. Funeral Service to be held at St. Michael's Church, Dalston on Friday 12th January at 11am, followed by a private interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in Memory of Ian to Dementia UK (locally). All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 317373.

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Tony Percival January 30th, 2024
So sorry to hear of Ian's passing. Enjoyed his company immensely at MAFF and our frenetic tussles at five a side football. A real character with a strong love and appreciation of his family. RIP my friend.
June Hutton January 8th, 2024
So very sad to learn of Ian's death. Fond memories of time spent with he and Jenny and family. His love of life and his pride in his family, never being still, always on the go, always welcoming when we dropped by. My sincere condolences to Jenny and family, thinking of you all from afar. I imagine all the dogs in heaven running to greet him now. Much love, June Hutton
Keith Hutton January 7th, 2024
So sad to hear this news. We hold many happy memories of Willy before we migrated to Australia in 1990. In particular the occasions when we looked after the Kennels in Dalston on the rare times he took a holiday. June worked with him at MAFF in the early 70s and Keith enjoyed many hours of playing 5-a-side with him. He was a gem of a gentleman and we shall remember him with great fondness. Our love and sincere condolences to Jenny and the boys, together with their extended families. Keith, June, Dawn & Anna. (Melbourne Australia)
Clint Backhouse January 5th, 2024
Very sad to read of Ian's passing. I worked with him for a long time from 1980, when first coming to the area, until his retirement. He was always friendly, helping me to get into playing squash locally, and he was an enthusiastic and diligent professional in his role. Always full of energy and with a dry wit. My condolences to his family.