Lester C. Bray

Pawtucket – Lester C. Bray, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Elinor (Hannaway) Bray. Born in Gloucester, MA, he was the son of the late Charles “Franklin” and Viana (Abrahamson) Bray. In 1936, Lester and his family relocated to Rhode Island and settled in Pawtucket where Lester was raised and attended school. After graduating from Tolman High School, Lester enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and proudly served thirty years until retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Lester was a fine wood furniture refinisher and learned this trade while working at the former Shartenberg's Department Store, Pawtucket. He also worked as the lead foreman at the former Outlet Company Warehouse, Coventry, as well as Burlington Coat Factory in East Providence for their maintenance department. Lester thoroughly enjoyed saltwater fishing and was an avid visitor of Walt Disney World for many years. He is survived by his two loving...