CURTIS EDWARD GRAY

Condolences & Memories (37 entries)

• Words alone cannot express my sympathy to the family for the loss of such a person. The world is a better place thanks to Curtis and he will be missed. I will raise my glass of beer and a chicken wing in a salute to honor him and his accomplishments. Thank you for your life lessons that you taught me and I will see you on the other side Robin - Posted by: Robin Camley (Friend, co-worker) on: Oct 16, 2013

• Curtis and Janet were one of my regular Baby sitting jobs. It was so many years ago, but the memories came rushing back with news of Curtis crossing over. The world is a much poorer place without him. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Judith Stairs (Neighbour and Babysitter) on: Oct 12, 2013

• Heather, Janet, & families. My condolences on the passing of Curtis. We became friends in '72 at GCCI. White socks for sure! He will be missed. - Posted by: Ross Stephen (friend) on: Sep 15, 2013

• To the Family of Curtis Gray, I remember Vanessa speaking about this brilliant man and his family. I am so very sorry for your loss of husband, father and friend to many....such a wonderful human... May he rest in peace and may you reflect on such a wonderful life you all shared....many condolences. - Posted by: Ferone Kronstein (A Friend of A Friend in Winnepeg) on: Sep 13, 2013

• We were blessed with the privilege to experience his love, kindness, and compassion when he and his family befriended us and welcomed us with open arms when we first came to Canada. We thank God for the Privilege of knowing him and his family, we will miss him but remember him with love. - Posted by: The Ericastilla Family (Long time friends) on: Sep 12, 2013

• To Janet and family and Curtis' family Sending sincere condolences in your loss of a wonderful man from us all. - Posted by: Betty Borup, daughters Karen and Kathy and their families (Odd Fellow and Rebekah members and a former AAA user.) on: Sep 12, 2013

• MAY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN THESE DIFFICULT HOURS. Veronica Sichewski on behalf of THE MTS VOLUNTEERS - Posted by: veronica sichewski () on: Sep 12, 2013

• What a shock! I went to school with Curtis in Junior and Senior high and we had some great times together growing up. I have fond memories of playing volleyball and basketball with him and even fonder memories goofing around in his basement in our early teens. Although I have not lived in YWG for almost 35 years, my wife and I managed to meet up with him last year at the golfdome and we had a great chat. Curtis was a wonderful friend then and I will always remember his laugh and love for life. I regret not better knowing him and his family these past 35 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. - Posted by: Greg & Randa Nemish (Friend and Classmate) on: Sep 11, 2013

• Janet, I am so sorry to hear that Curtis has passed away. Even as kids growing up, you were tied at the hips. I can't fathom your sense of loss. I always wanted a brother who could dance like yours. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Debby Kaniuga (Childhood Friend ) on: Sep 11, 2013

• Curtis and Janet were both friends of mine in highschool. Our paths crossed later when they came into the Bank I was working for at the time (wonderful surprise). Will keep the family in my prayers. - Posted by: Caroline Wrightson (Streilein) (Highschool Friend) on: Sep 11, 2013

• Very sorry for your loss. Curtis was always so sweet, fun and crazy. I knew he was a great guy, but what a legacy he leaves. - Posted by: Glenda Rieu (school mate) on: Sep 11, 2013

• "Hi Cutis", I would say, "how are you today?", and he would reply with a big smile and "Excellent, and you?" It's hard to believe that you are no longer with us. You were one hard working guy. I think you probably accomplished more in your lifetime than most people do in three lifetimes. Wow! Were you active! Thanks for including our son Ben in so many of your family outings; football, hockey, basketball games, ski trips to the mountains and vacations at the cottage, family gatherings, etc. I know that Ben is deeply saddened by your passing. It is great that Ben and Riley have become so close. Thank you also for all those wonderful pool games and gatherings you and Heather would host in your lovely home. You had a great competitive spirit and it was always fun to be engaged in a game with you. Someone once told me that "when I die, I would like to explore the universe". I can imagine that you are not missing that opportunity right now, as there are so many possibilities beyond what we can see. Enjoy your voyage. Love, your friend Gary - Posted by: Gary Wirth (friend) on: Sep 11, 2013

• Janet, Alastair and family, I am saddened by the depth of your loss and pray that the myriad of memories and the caring of so many people touched by Curtis' warmth, generosity, humor and compassion will give you some comfort in the days and weeks ahead. I'm sorry I am out of town on Thursday and unable to pay tribute to his memory in person but my heart is with you. - Posted by: Debra Wutke (Friend of Janet and Alastair) on: Sep 10, 2013

• Heather - so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Curtis but I remember you from Pinawa grade school and wanted to give my condolences. I worked with Janet many years ago. - Posted by: Cindy Bale (nee Serkes) (School friend) on: Sep 10, 2013

• We will miss his happy face and musical enthusiam at future family reunions! We are very sorry for his loss to Heather and Riley. - Posted by: Dave and Ardith Young (Relative) on: Sep 10, 2013

• I had the pleasure of being on the Board of Directors of the Winnipeg Convention Centre with Curtis. He was hardworking, quick to smile and offer help in any way. His love of family and the City of Winnipeg were immense. To this day, white socks still make me think of him with a smile. Sincere sympathies to the Gray family. - Posted by: Jacqueline Fortier () on: Sep 10, 2013

• I am very sorry to hear about Curtis. he was a very nice man to work for. His father gave me my start in the alarm business and I enjoyed working for Curtis when he took over the family business. - Posted by: Jacky Ellis (Old Friend ) on: Sep 10, 2013

• My heartfelt condolences to Heather & Riley and Janet and her family. I have known Curtis and Janet from when our parents socialized together, and were active in the Oddfellows and Rebekahs. Rest in Peace, Curtis. - Posted by: Mary Knight (Friend) on: Sep 10, 2013

• I, Loraine will always remember the first time I met the Gray and Robertson family. Cornel had been for his interview with Janet and Curtis, they wished to meet ME. Dinner was arranged at a Osborne Village Restaurant hosted by Janet and Curtis. As we were walking to the restaurant a street person was about to steal my purse. Cornel (retired RCMP) swings into action and takes the guy down to the ground ripping his suit jacket in the altercation. I take a moment to compose myself prior to walking into meet my husband's new employers. We walk in and are greeted and made to feel at ease with their smiles and warmth. Cornel starts to explain his ripped jacket to everyone, not realizing they had seen the whole ordeal from the restaurant window. Curtis then says, "this is why our telephone number at AAA Alarms is 949- "007" 8. Never forgot the laugh we had, and I never forgot the number at AAA Alarms. THe times we were included in all family functions and left feeling a part of all celebrations like family. THis was the best part of being afiliated with AAA Alarms. When GOd picked Curtis...he chose one of the very best. - Posted by: Cornel and Loraine Stuart (Manager of AAA Alarms) on: Sep 10, 2013

• Just an all around great guy! I remember the shock on his face when I approached him with my Elvis getup at one of the many annual CFL Grey Cup excursions. He had a good laugh over that once he realized it was me under that getup. We are going to miss you buddy. - Posted by: Walter (Junior) Mazepa (Friend and classmate) on: Sep 10, 2013

• We met Curtis and Heather in the initial days when Curtis took over AAA Alarms. They lived in a small house on the same street we still live on (Cunnington Avenue in St. Vital) Initially, I met Heather and Amy at the local park when Vaness and Amy were toddlers. The two girls played together and our friendship grew. Tragically, Amy passed away at the unimaginable tender age of 3 1/2. Our sons were born in the same year (1988) (Ben is 3 months older than Riley) Ben and Riley remain great friends to this day. Curtis always treated Ben as a 2nd son and took him on many skiing trips, had him as a guest at their Clearwater Bay cottage and always included him in various sporting events (Bombers games, CHYMA (?) championships, basketball, etc.) As everyone has said before, Curtis was always so optimistic and charitable. He will be sorely missed by everyone who has ever come in contact with him. His life was way too short, but it was well lived. There is a big hole in the universe now that he has departed this plane. I have a sneaking suspicion that he had a hand in the weekend Bombers win over the Sask. Roughriders. As usual, Curtis was probably working behind the scenes. I'm sure the Bombers won because of divine intervention, and possibly Curtis orchestrated the win. I wouldn't be surprised. He was a mover and a shaker. Thanks for everything you ever did for our family and all others. Rest in Peace, old friend. Love, Kathi, Gary, Vanessa and Ben Wirth - Posted by: Kathi, Gary, Vaness and Ben Wirth (Friends) on: Sep 09, 2013

• Riley: Our heartfelt condolences to you & your family. With sympathy, from us all at Davey Tree Victoria BC - Posted by: Stephanie Plant (Co-worker to Curtis' son, Riley Gray) on: Sep 09, 2013

• The 1st day the Grays joined the Winter Club Curtis bought a racquet from my shop and took a lesson. Not 10 minutes in the racquet was broken. Curtis was never one to hold back. Go in Divine Love Brother... - Posted by: Jan Prieditis (Friend 1st coach 2nd) on: Sep 09, 2013

• Janet, my deepest symphathy to you and your family with the loss of Curtis. I do remember him as the music man, playing at many socials under a disco ball - always so happy and smiling. And, how he loved to dance! I can see that he took that zest for life and contributed to many good causes - well done Curtis, you will be missed. - Posted by: Carolyn Chorney (nee Tachnyk) (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2013

• I had the sincere pleasure of serving with Curtis on the Winnipeg Convention Center Board of Directors. He was a wonderful person who loved to laugh and smile always. Rest in peace my dear friend Curtis. Heartfelt condolences go out to Heather, Riley, extended family and Curtis's other friends. May your fond memories comfort you always. - Posted by: Shirley Timm-Rudolph (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2013

• I feel blessed to have gotten to know Curtis through my various non-profit commitments. He was an amazingly upbeat, generous and kind-spirited individual. You could not have a conversation with Curtis without a smile or a laugh! My heart goes out to his wife and son who I know were the absolute lights of his life! Curtis, you will be missed, but for the thousands of lives you touched with your incredibly brilliant light, you have left the world a better place. Peace be with you and your family. - Posted by: Trudy Turner (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2013

• Dear Heather and Riley Such a beautiful write up and tribute to an amazing husband, father, brother and true friend. Curtis and I go way back 1979 the Cansec Electronics days. Memories and good time! A shared friendship that I hold very dear to this day, thanks for being my confidant and friend! Please know that those of us you have left behind will miss you dearly always. - Posted by: Enid Cooper (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2013

• I grew up with Curtis and we attended school together till our High School Years. He was part of our major work reunion group. Curtis was always a gentleman. He was always willing to help and offered of himself unsparingly. He will be missed by all. Condolences to his family and friends. Curtis...You Rock! - Posted by: Shell Beckwith (friend) on: Sep 09, 2013

• Knew Curtis since Kindergarten, we reconnected later in life - he will be missed - white socks it shall be. - Posted by: Dieter Koberstein (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2013

• Curtis came into my life when I started work at AAA in 1997 and from there a friendship was made. Curtis and Heather and the Robertson's played a special roll in my life for many years and even shared my wedding day. They are all very generous people. Curtis will be missed by so many including myself as to me he is a legend. XOXO - Posted by: Barb Silva (Friend) on: Sep 08, 2013

• We shared many good times in the alarm business. Always happy go-lucky Curtis. We will miss you my friend! - Posted by: Dave Currie (Friend) on: Sep 08, 2013

• We are both shocked and saddened to here that our friend and one time neighbour has passed away! Our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Maureen & Glen Pierson () on: Sep 08, 2013

• I remember meeting Curtis when we were just kids riding the school bus. Even then he had an amazing presence and a wicked twinkle in his eye. It was that twinkle that I immediately recognized years later when we met again while volunteering for DU. I was taken aback by his commitment to the cause and was awed to see that was only a small part of who he was and what he did. Family first, community second, and he made the community a better place for his caring and sharing. I will miss seeing him at meetings and events but will remember him and everything he believed in and stood for and be better for it, as will everyone who knew him. - Posted by: Penny Scott-Mazur (school friend) on: Sep 08, 2013

• So sad to hear that Curtis is not with us any longer. We will miss sharing that delicious bottle of wine with him as we often did on Keg Nights and enjoying his stories, his company and his laughter. He is an inspiration and will be fondly remembered. - Posted by: Diego and Domenica Vassallo (Friend and neighbor) on: Sep 07, 2013

• Curtis was a true gentlemen and a great person. I was lucky to meet him early in my career and to learn from him. I have some great memories of our time together. He will be truly missed. - Posted by: Steve Basnett (Friend) on: Sep 07, 2013

• Curtis was a friend since Kindergarten. He was a special person; caring, kind-hearted, generous, compassionate, and competitive with a zest for life. He will always be remembered as a team mate, poker buddy and pal. He will be missed. - Posted by: Daryl Shipman (Long time friend) on: Sep 07, 2013

• We have lost the kind and friendly Curtis. Things can never be the same. He was one of those people whose presence actually made a difference. We will miss you. - Posted by: Brian Humniski (Friend) on: Sep 07, 2013