BELFAST – Richard McGray died Wednesday morning, July 29, 2009, at home after a long struggle with lymphoma. He was born Nov. 6, 1928, in Lowell, Mass., son of Robert H. McGray Sr. and Pearl (Ryan) McGray, and had lived in Belfast since he was 18 months old. Dick was educated in Belfast grade schools and Crosby High School. He served with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment and 82nd Airborne Division as a heavy mortar crewman. He served one term on Belfast City Council. Dick was a Mason and a member of the American Legion. He owned a business on Main Street, Belfast, for 43 years, ranging from a gas station to servicing and selling snowmobiles, and ending in small engine repair. He loved cooking and living out to camp. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lou Lorraine (Sinford) McGray; a son, Michael E. McGray; a daughter, Molly McGray Riley; a grandson, Andrew J. Riley; four sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast, with the Rev. Dr. Kate Winters and the Rev. Joel Krueger officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick’s memory may be made to Waldo County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 407, Belfast, ME 04915 or Oncology Clinic, Waldo County General Hospital, P.O. Box 287, Belfast, ME 04915.
RICHARD MCGRAY
