Muriel S. Gray

MONTPELIER — Muriel S. Gray, 98, of Montpelier, passed away Feb. 18, 2013, at Rowan Court Nursing Home, after a brief illness.

Born Nov. 11, 1914, in New Jersey, she was the daughter of Clement and Ann (Fleischmann) Sees. Moving to Vermont at an early age, she grew up in the Barnard-Woodstock area.

Muriel married Harold Gray March 14, 1937. They moved to Montpelier in 1941.

Muriel worked for many years as a waitress at the Lobster Pot Restaurant, retiring in 1999 at the age of 75.

She is survived by a daughter, Joan Garcia, and her husband, Lynn; grandsons Christopher and his wife, Heather, of Rochester, N.Y., and L. Scott, of San Francisco; great-grandchildren Nicole and Grayson; and several nieces and a nephew.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, in 1999; a sister, Edna McDonald; and a brother, Harold Sees.

At her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. A private committal service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and because of her love of animals, donations may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601; or to a charity of your choice.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.