Obituary of Steven K. Gray

STEVEN K. GRAY, 64 of Palermo, died peacefully on March 17, 2015 in Winterport with family by his side after a brave struggle with cancer. He was born in Deer Isle on November 21, 1950 to Ralph and Helen (Smith) Gray. Steve grew up in the Belfast area and had a love for motorcycles. He was a man of many talents – carpenter, cook, mechanic and handyman. Steve was always going out of his way to help others. Every morning he had coffee on at 6 and was ready to go at 7. He is predeceased by two sisters, Karen and Bona. Steve is survived by his children, Matt Merando and wife Stepheny of Belfast, Josh Watkins and wife Sharon of Belfast, Scott Kennedy of Rockland, Steven Kennedy of California, Clara Gray of Swanville; his siblings, Nelson Gray and wife Lorraine of Winterport, John Gray and wife Bea of Penobscot, Richard Farmer of Belfast, Debra Thibodeau and husband Ray of Florida; his grandchildren, Austin, Makita, Chandler, Alyssa, Haley and Nathan; many very special nieces, nephews and cousins and very special family friends at Benner’s Garage and the Bowen Family. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held Saturday, March 21st from 2-6 at Bowen’s Tavern, Waterville Road, Belfast. In lieu of flowers donations to offset final expenses can be sent to Matt Merando, 283 Congress Street, Belfast, ME 04915. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue. Memories and condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.