She was born Feb. 8, 1938, in Manchester, the daughter of Edward and Leona (Saunders) Bruso. She attended schools in Hydeville.
On Feb. 27, 1960, she married Randall H. Gray in Rutland.
She was a mother and homemaker, working as a nanny and caregiver and later working at Springfield Convalescent Center, now known as Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She loved her flower gardens, bird watching and the occasional visit to a casino.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Randall Gray; daughter, Sheila McNamara of Springfield; sons Gary A. Gray of Charlestown, New Hampshire, and Randy A. Gray of North Springfield; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers Melvin Bruso and George Bruso; sisters Nancy Young, Marion Lulek and Audrey Mainolfi; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Edward Bud; and a sister, Jane.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Davis Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vermont & New Hampshire, P.O. Box 976, White River Junction, VT 05001; or to Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
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