NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. - Dale A. Cray, 53, died Thursday, Feb. 9, following an illness.

He is survived by a son, Tyler Cray, and his mother, Lorraine (Pleau) Cray, of Northbridge; two brothers, Roger Cray, of Uxbridge, and Brian Cray, and his wife, Julie, of Whitinsville; a sister, Eleanor Bickford, and her husband, Danny, of Maine; and several nephews and nieces.

Mr. Cray was born in Worcester, January 5, 1959, a son of the late Carroll Cray.  He spent his early years in Millbury, and lived in Northbridge most of his life. He attended Northbridge schools. He was a retail sales manager at Central Carpet, in Northbridge, for many years.

Mr. Cray's funeral service will be private. There are no calling hours. The Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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