PATRICIA C. CRAY
CORINNA—Patricia C. Cray, 72, died May 19, 2011 at a Bangor hospital. She was born February 7, 1939 in Ghent, New York, a daughter of Harry and Muriel (Campbell) Bentz.

Pat was an active member of the Corinna United Methodist Church for over 35 years. She was a “mother and grandmother” to many children in the course of her life. She belonged to the Northern Chapter of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Hospice, the Hospital Chaplaincy, and many other organizations devoted to helping others.

She is survived by 3 sons, John and wife Karyn Cray of St. Albans, Christopher Cray of Scarborough, and David Cray of Portland; a stepson, Myles James Cray of Palmyra; 3 daughters, Susan and husband Adam Kasprzak of Newport, Tricia Cray of Old Town, and Kathleen and husband Shawn Stampley of Beaverton, OR; 2 sisters, Robin and husband Michael Scott of Castleton, NY and Lindy Childrose and companion Ernie of Nassau, NY; several stepsisters; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Myles Cray in 1998.

A memorial service will be held 10 A.M. Saturday, May 28th at the Corinna United Methodist Church with the Rev. Angela Tarbox officiating. Burial will be in the Palmyra Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network of EMHS, One Cumberland Place, Suite 300, Bangor, ME 04401.

Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Chapel, Corinna. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.