Brett Gray Obituary

GRAY, Brett Francis. Died Baltimore, Maryland, August 31, 2011 aged 52 years. Brett is the treasured son of the late Bert and Marion Gray, beloved partner and best friend of Robyn Farrant, loving stepfather to Matthew and Rachel Farrant, much loved brother and brother-in- law of Evan and Barbara Gray, devoted uncle and godfather to Katie Gray and very much loved nephew of Pat Smith and his other uncles and aunts since deceased. Brett has lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with Robyn at his side. Brett was dealt an impossible hand and he fought this very brief illness with courage and faced his final days with dignity, grace and humour. He wished to thank his oncologist in Baltimore Dr. Hans Hammers, Sylvia Kavouriou and the nurses for their caring and love and the staff of the Hilton Homewood Suites for the care and support of not only him but Robyn and his family and friends who stayed during his time there. A special thank you to his close friend Nick Hales for being with him right to the end. "A terrible loss much too soon but such a wonderful privilege". In lieu of flowers donations to NZ Red Cross Christchurch earthquake Appeal may be made at www.redcross.org.nz or posted c/- PO Box 14-366 Kilbirnie. Messages to "The Gray/Farrant families" may be placed in Brett's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted C/- PO Box 14-366 Kilbirnie. A celebration of Brett's life will be held at St Mary's of the Angels, Boulcott Street, Wellington on Friday 9th September 2011 at 1:00pm, thereafter private interment at the Makara Cemetery. Harbour City Funeral Home FDANZ Tel (04) 387-8301 www.funeral-link.co.nz