Obituary of Clara B. Gray

GRAY-the death of Clara B. (Melanson) Gray of 168 St. James St. occurred unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, December 10, 2006. Clara was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late Michael and Annie May (Extell) Melanson. She was predeceased by her first husband, Carman A. Tessier; her second husband, Gordon J. Gray; and a brother, Edward Melanson. She is survived by one son, Carman S. Tessier (Audrey Patterson) of Saint John; one daughter, Anne Marie Dalling of Saint John; two brothers, Michael and Ronald Melanson, both of Saint John; two sisters, Theresa Belding and Betty Petts, both of Saint John; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday morning at twelve o'clock. Following cremation, interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.