Travis Gray

Travis Niles Gray

1969 – 2016

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Travis N. Gray, age 47, of 199 Cross Ave, died at home on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from Addison’s Disease.

Travis was born in Newport, VT, on September 1, 1969, son to Niles O. Gray and Doreen M. Billig.  He was educated in his early years in Island Pond, VT graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1987.  He then attended and graduated Bryant College in Smithfield, RI in 1991.  He worked in fundraising at Lyndon State College, Middlebury College, St. Michael’s College and finally at the University of Hawaii.  His last work title was Senior Director of Annual Programs and Community Colleges.

He lived in Honolulu, Hawaii for thirteen years.    He served on the board of many non-profit organizations.  As Travis’ health began to fail he moved back home to live with his mother the last sixteen months of his life.

He is survived by his loving mother Doreen Billig of St. Johnsbury; brother Paul G. Gray (Kathy) and their children Allison, Sam and Luke all of Island Pond; Step-brother Kurt Billig (Elke) and their children Jasper and Kaiya all of Montreal, QB; and a special companion Jan Orgue of Honolulu, HI

Travis was pre-deceased by his father Niles O. Gray in 2013, step-father Michael Billig in 2012, and sister Wendy Gray in 1987.

A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 PM on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the United Community Church (South) 1052 Main Street with Rev. Ann Hockridge officiating, followed by a gathering downstairs.  There will be no calling hours and burial will be private at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ‘Wendy Gray and Travis Gray Scholarship Fund’ c/o St. Johnsbury Academy Alumni Association, 1000 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

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