Michael T. Gray

THE VILLAGES, FL – Michael T. Gray, 76, of The Villages, Fla., and Colebrook, passed away at his home on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, with his wife at his side and after a long struggle with ill health. He was born on Dec. 13, 1948, in W. Stewartstown to Clyde B. Gray and Pearl C. (Riley) Gray. He was the youngest of three children including Clyde B. Gray (deceased) and his wife Suzanne, and Sheldon A. Gray and his wife Elaine. He leaves behind the love of his life, Mary Melanie (Wisowaty) Gray, his wife of 36 years. He also leaves several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Michael graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1967 and began his 45-year construction career working on Interstate 89. He continued to build roads, interstate highways, airports, hospitals and jails until his retirement. He always had a story to tell about the projects he had worked on. He was a retired member of IUOE local #98 and was happiest running big equipment on big projects for large contractors. He joined the Masonic Lodge, Evening Star #37, at the age of twenty-one and recently proudly received his 50-year pin. Michael was also a member of the Bektash Shrine and joined the Ocala Shrine Club after moving to Florida. He loved snowmobiling and fast cars, but most especially golf. He was a 30-year member of The Balsams Golf Club in New Hampshire and later a member of the Orleans Country Club in Vermont. After moving to Florida, he played golf to his heart’s content and made 3 holes-in-one. He was very proud of that accomplishment. Michael lived in Colebrook, N.H., for many years and was very proud of his hometown. After retiring, he and Melanie moved to The Villages, Florida. He enjoyed the warm weather and being able to play golf year-round. The Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements in Florida, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 23, 12:00 PM, at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center in The Villages. Memorial visiting hours will be held in N.H. later in June, of which notice will be given, at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. Interment will be in the Colebrook Village Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that expressions of sympathy in Michael’s memory be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements in N.H.

Michael T. Gray

December 13, 1948 - February 17, 2025