My Grandmother, June Bray, was one of the most incredible people
I have ever known. She had recently been diagnosed with the early
stages of Alzheimers, and was setting her affairs in order. We were
all preparing for the long haul, I even had a trip planned (my plane
left the next day) to come and visit Maryland and help Grandmom
get moved into her new assisted living facility, which is why it
was so shocking when she was hit by a UPS truck and killed while
crossing the street near her home.
The funeral home has a great service where they will allow people
to go online and write eulogies for the deceased and their loved
ones. I have decided to mirror that here, so if the version on the
funeral home ever goes down, we have a copy of it.
| Bray, June Dryce (age 78) Passed
away suddenly on Friday, January 9, 2004. She is survived by
four daughters, Lauren, Bonnie, Alison, Jeanne and spouses;
a sister, Norma; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
and dear friends. A memorial service will be held at PUMPHREY’S
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 West Montgomery Avenue (Rte 28 just
off I-270, exit 6-A) Rockville, MD, on Saturday, January 17,
2004, at 11 AM. Please sign and view the Bray family guest book
at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com. |
On behalf of the entire staff at Pumphrey Funeral Home
I wish to extend our sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Neil E. Piner
pumphrey@pumphreyfh.com
Jan 13, 2004
Rockville, MD
|
Mom, my world will never be the same without you. I love
you, Jeannie
Jeannie Bloomer
jpbloomer@yahoo.com
Jan 13, 2004
Rockville, MD |
i enjoyed having you around and i will always remember
the fun times we've shared. you live always in my heart.
anna bloomer
Jan 13, 2004
Rockville, MD |
June, you are very special to me and I miss you so much.
Your sense of humor, perspective and willingness to be involved
in our lives has been a big part of building up our family
over the years. Love, your son in law, James P.
James P. Bloomer
jpbloomer@yahoo.com
Jan 13, 2004
Rockville, MD |
When I think of you, I think of gum, Time magazine, and
golfing at Sligo golf course. You always had gum in your purse
(Grandgum was very reliable) and you never failed to bring
over your copies of Time magazines anytime you came over.
But mostly I'll miss those days at Sligo golf course when
we were both cursing and doing our best to get that darn ball
in the hole. Anytime I go golfing I'll always think of you.
Thanks and I already miss you. Love, James
James L. Bloomer
Jan 13, 2004
Rockville, MD |
You were the strongest woman I have ever met. You were
never ashamed of who you were. You lived life to the very
fullest anyone could. You never gave up on anyone or anything,
no matter what it took.
You were quick to laugh and share joy. I used to love it
whenever you got something new because you were so excited
to tell everyone about it, no matter how small. (Remember
when you got that garish pink ashtray that said June on it,
and you dragged us all into the bathroom to show it off?)
You taught me to be honest with the people I love even if
it hurt, and you taught me the depths of love. You accepted
me for who I am, exactly the way I am, even if I sometimes
made stupid mistakes (which you weren't afraid to point out
to me - and you were always right!)
You welcomed everyone into your home. You never turned me
away, even if you had just woken up, or the house wasn't clean.
(Although I remember sitting in the living room waiting for
an hour one time!)
You were one of my closest friends. I told you once that
you were not allowed to die. And you know what? You never
will die, because you will live on in my heart and my memories
as long as I live. And that part of you that I keep in my
heart will be passed on to my children and my children's children.
You are immortal.
Andrea Drennen
andread@topssoft.com
Jan 15, 2004
Clearwater, FL |
June, I will miss you. I really treasured our relationship
and how well we were able to get along in, not always easy
,circumstances. Always enjoyed your letters after a family
gatherings. Love all your daughters too. Hazel
hazel bray
Jan 15, 2004
moneta, VA |
Andrea:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your
grandmother.
Your Friends at AtHomeNet
Susan Sanders
susans@athomenet.com
Jan 16, 2004
Duluth, GA |
We think about you every day, Bonnie. Stay as strong as
you are. I think that quality may have been a lasting gift
from your mother, as I recall tidbits you have mentioned.
Robert
Robert Jones
Jan 16, 2004
Washington, DC |
Bonnie: I'm so sorry about the sudden loss of your mother.
I can't imagine what you and your family are going through.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Monica
Monica Mills
millsmonic@aol.com
Jan 16, 2004
Washington, DC, DC |
Bonnie,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that my
heart is with you during this difficult time.
Susan Prolman
Jan 16, 2004
Washington, DC |
Bonnie,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts
are with you and your family.
Lisa
Lisa Hummon
lhummon@defenders.org
Jan 16, 2004
Washington, DC |
Bonnie,
I was very sorry to hear about your mother. You have all
my sympathy during this difficult time.
Robert
Robert Dewey
Jan 16, 2004
Bethesda, MD |
Bonnie- My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
-Aimee
Aimee Delach
adelach@defenders.org
Jan 16, 2004
Dumfries, VA |
Dear Bonnie and Family,
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. She was a
beautiful women who raised strong children. May god bless
you always but especially during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jen & Dave Harris
Jennifer & David Harris
jharris@childrensdefense.org
Jan 16, 2004
LaPlata, MD |
Dear Bonnie,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my
heartfelt sympathy...
Inga Sedlovsky
Jan 16, 2004
Arlington, VA |
Bonnie-
I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you
are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love, Sarah
Sarah Humphries
shumphries@defenders.org
Jan 16, 2004
Arlington, VA |
Bonnie and family:
My most sincere and deepest sympathies for your unexpected
loss. My thoughts are with your during this difficult time.
Nina
Nina Fascione
Jan 16, 2004
Rockville, MD |
My thoughts and love are with you and your family.
Mikaela King
Jan 16, 2004
Crofton, MD |
Dear Bonnie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with
you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Louisa
Louisa Moore
Jan 16, 2004
Las Vegas, NV |
Dear Bonnie, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Susan
Susan Holleran
sholleran@defenders.org
Jan 16, 2004
Fairfax, VA |
Bonnie:
Your mother looks so lovely and joyful in the picture that's
shown here. My heart goes out to you and your other family
members, knowing you will be missing her deeply.
Amaroq Weiss
aweiss@defenders.org
Jan 16, 2004
Ashland, OR |
Dear Bonnie and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother.
My prayers are with you.
Cheryl Lovinsky
Jan 16, 2004
Arlington, VA |
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Josie, Chapman and Tim
Josie Stewart
Jan 16, 2004
Washington, DC |
Bonnie,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all this week.
This was such a shock. May God bless you and give you strength
during this period of grief.
Eileen Scott
escott@defenders.org
Jan 16, 2004
Washington, DC |
Dear Bonnie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are
with you.
Tiffanie Young
Tiffanie Young
Jan 16, 2004
Silver Spring, MD |
Bonnie,
Thoughts of peace, comfort and hope are with you. I am so
sorry.
Kara
Kara Gillon
Jan 16, 2004
Albuquerque, NM |
Our deepest sympathy to June's family - our thoughts and
prayers are with you all. June was a wonderful and vibrant
person - we are so sorry for your loss.
Cathy and Carlos
Cathy Nixon and Carlos de la Cova
carlosdelacova@comcast.net
Jan 16, 2004
Bethesda, MD |
To Bonnie and Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. My thoughts
and prayers are with you and your family.
Michele Hargis
Jan 20, 2004
Vienna, VA |
Dear Laurie, Bonnie, Alison & Jeannie,
I can only imagine what the last two weeks have been for
you. Moms are irreplaceable and your mom was even more so!
Aunt June's laugh will live forever in my heart. I hope you've
felt the loving thoughts and prayers for strength that I've
been sending your way.
Love, Kelly
Kelly Tiefenbrun
tiefenbrun@earthlink.net
Jan 22, 2004
St. Louis, MO |
Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are
in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Yvonne
Yvonne Borresen
Jan 25, 2004
Odenton, MD |