Louis E. DeGray Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

PITTSBURG - Louis E. DeGray, 82, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown. He was born in East Granby, Conn., on February 2, 1936, a son to the late Carl and Doris (Wheelock) DeGray, Sr. He was raised and educated in Connecticut and later served honorably in the U.S. Army. In his early life, Louis worked as a farm hand in the tobacco fields of Connecticut for his friends and neighbors. He also worked for awhile as a truck driver and did tree work. In the mid-80s, he and his wife relocated to Pittsburg and Louis then worked as a security guard at the Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen for many years, the job from which he retired. He enjoyed fly-fishing, his dogs, and time spent with family. Louise is survived by three sons, Louis DeGray, Jr. and wife Tammy of Whitefield, NH, Chuck DeGray and partner Mindy Perry of Pittsburg, and Jeff DeGray of Enfield, Conn.; a brother, Charles DeGray of Agawam, Mass.; four sisters, Linda Piwonski of Granby, Conn., June Bruno of Berlin, NH, Mary Kopcinski of Florida, and Patty Provost of Agawam; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Gloria (King) DeGray in 2015, as well as two sisters and three brothers. There are no services. A private celebration of Louis’ life will be held at the family homestead in Pittsburg at a future date. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. DeGray may be made to the CCNH Resident Activity Fund, c/o P.O. Box 10, West Stewartstown, NH 03597. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.

Louis E. DeGray Sr.

February 2, 1936 - December 26, 2018