It is with great sadness the family wishes to announce the passing of Mrs. Lillian M. Gray, wife of the late Leo Gray, which occurred at the Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit, Bathurst on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the age of 85.

Born in Bathurst, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Celine (Gagnon) Thibodeau.

Lillian was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Herman J Good V.C. Br. 18, Royal Canadian Legion, Bathurst.

She is survived by:

Two sons:  Stephen (Karen) of South Tetagouche and Kevin (Christine Imhoff) of Edmonton, AB.

One daughter:  Darlene Guitard (Robert) of Bathurst.

Five grandchildren:  Christopher, Cory, Kyle, Cody and Tyson.

Two great-grandchildren:  Nathan and Elisha.

Three brothers:  Lloyd Thibodeau (Shirley), Kenneth Thibodeau (Diane) and Allen Thibodeau (Annette) all of Bathurst.

Four sisters:  Irene Langlais (Clifford), Elvira Lavigne (Clarence), Carol O’Neil (Daniel "Jr.") and Doreen Black (Byard) all of Bathurst.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Thelma, Barbara, Anne-Marie "Tina" and a brother Patrick.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Andrew St, Bathurst.  Donations in memory of Lillian may be made to the Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.  Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com).