OLD LYME — Constance L. “Connie” Gray (Leighton), 83, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2023 …
Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton Paul Gray, 1971. She is survived by her devoted children, Fenton Paul Gray (Wellesley/Nantucket, Mass.) and Stephen James Gray (Middletown); siblings, Joan Leighton (Melrose, Mass.) and George Leighton (Old Lyme) …
Soon after marrying her beloved husband in 1961, she settled in Old Lyme. Here she raised her family and lived for the past 60 years. Her love for Old Lyme Shores Beach was reflected in her 35 years of service as Beach Association secretary and 25 years as the Association rental agent …
Her selfless nature led her to volunteer with numerous organizations, including the Christ the King Church Prayer Line …
A calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at Christ the King Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme … In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Connie’s memory to Christ the King Church in Old Lyme …
Visit this link to view the full obituary published by The Day on Apr. 5, 2023.
I am very sad to learn of Connie’s death. We were neighbors at Old Lyme Shores for about 35 years. We worked together on the Old Lyme Shores Board of Governors,and her sons and my daughters grew up at the beach together. Old Lyme Shores has lost a beloved resident. My condolences to Paul and Stephen. Alice Burbank.