Obituary for Carlton C. Gray Sr.
BROOKLIN – Carlton C. Gray, Sr. passed away on September 26, 2023, at home in Brooklin. He was born October 12, 1931, in Brooksville, the first-born son of Walter C. and Margaret (Segar) Gray.
The family soon moved to Brooklin, where Carlton lived nearly his entire life. He graduated from Brooklin High School in 1950 along with his younger brother Belford. Soon after high school, Carlton married Evelyn M. Ryder of Ellsworth. Together, they raised four sons. Carlton worked as a carpenter and builder, first with his father, and later with youngest son, Jerry.
Carlton was active in the community, coaching Little League baseball, serving on the Brooklin Volunteer Fire Department, and was a past member of the Brooklin Oddfellow's Lodge.
Carlton and Evelyn enjoyed square dancing and made many friends around eastern Maine and Canada. They also enjoyed camping with family and friends, often combining the camping trips with square dancing events. Evelyn passed in 1994 after a 13-year battle with breast cancer. Years later, Carlton reconnected with Roberta Staples Allen, a high school classmate, and they maintained a special relationship until Carlton's death. Known for his memory of Brooklin history, Carlton donated many photographs and documents to the Brooklin Keeping Society.
Carlton was predeceased by his parents, wife Evelyn, brother Belford, granddaughter Lily, and grandson Christopher. Carlton is survived by his four sons, Carlton Jr. and wife Paige of Dudley, NC, Scott, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Stuart and wife Laura of East Blue Hill, and Jerry and wife Laurie of Brooklin. Carlton is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and by dear friend, Elizabeth Hutchins. Carlton's most cherished relationships include Roberta Allen, and grandson Josh Gray.
Carlton and the family have been grateful for the loving care provided by Scott and Kathy Holden, and by Susan Gray. The family also thanks the staff of Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital and of Northern Light Hospice for the compassionate and professional care they provided. Carlton especially enjoyed the compassionate care and friendship of Northern Light Hospice worker Nancy, who came nearly every day and had a special bond with Carlton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. A graveside service will be conducted in the Brooklin Cemetery at 1 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Friends and family are welcome to gather at Bowden Hall immediately following the service. Gifts in Carlton's memory to the Brooklin Keeping Society are appreciated.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
The family soon moved to Brooklin, where Carlton lived nearly his entire life. He graduated from Brooklin High School in 1950 along with his younger brother Belford. Soon after high school, Carlton married Evelyn M. Ryder of Ellsworth. Together, they raised four sons. Carlton worked as a carpenter and builder, first with his father, and later with youngest son, Jerry.
Carlton was active in the community, coaching Little League baseball, serving on the Brooklin Volunteer Fire Department, and was a past member of the Brooklin Oddfellow's Lodge.
Carlton and Evelyn enjoyed square dancing and made many friends around eastern Maine and Canada. They also enjoyed camping with family and friends, often combining the camping trips with square dancing events. Evelyn passed in 1994 after a 13-year battle with breast cancer. Years later, Carlton reconnected with Roberta Staples Allen, a high school classmate, and they maintained a special relationship until Carlton's death. Known for his memory of Brooklin history, Carlton donated many photographs and documents to the Brooklin Keeping Society.
Carlton was predeceased by his parents, wife Evelyn, brother Belford, granddaughter Lily, and grandson Christopher. Carlton is survived by his four sons, Carlton Jr. and wife Paige of Dudley, NC, Scott, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Stuart and wife Laura of East Blue Hill, and Jerry and wife Laurie of Brooklin. Carlton is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and by dear friend, Elizabeth Hutchins. Carlton's most cherished relationships include Roberta Allen, and grandson Josh Gray.
Carlton and the family have been grateful for the loving care provided by Scott and Kathy Holden, and by Susan Gray. The family also thanks the staff of Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital and of Northern Light Hospice for the compassionate and professional care they provided. Carlton especially enjoyed the compassionate care and friendship of Northern Light Hospice worker Nancy, who came nearly every day and had a special bond with Carlton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. A graveside service will be conducted in the Brooklin Cemetery at 1 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Friends and family are welcome to gather at Bowden Hall immediately following the service. Gifts in Carlton's memory to the Brooklin Keeping Society are appreciated.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.