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It is with profound sadness and heartache that we share the passing of our beloved Mother, Audrey Frances (Punt) Gray, from this world to the next – where she will be reunited with her devoted husband of 67 years, Donald SK Gray.

As Matriarch of our family, ‘Audi’ has been the guiding light of love for her devoted 8 children; Donald and spouse Debra, Catherine (Wolfe), Clayton, Gerrianne (Clare) and spouse Michael, Kevin and spouse Sharon, William and spouse Debbi, Melanie (Williams) and spouse Don, and Scott and spouse Jacqueline; her adoring 21 grandchildren; and her growing brood of 15 great-grandchildren. She was Auntie Audrey to four nieces and three nephews from the Punt clan, and two nieces and two nephews from the Morris clan - and their respective families.

Born on September 26, 1926 to Geraldine (Hale) and Hobert Punt, Audrey grew up and shared adulthood alongside her beloved younger brother Hartland until his passing in 2007, and her older brother Clayton whose life was tragically cut short at age eleven.

Audrey attended the Villa Maria Convent in Montreal where she earned a Governor General’s Award upon graduation. After training to become a nurse during World War II, she met the love of her life and the dashing Spitfire pilot, Donald, when he returned to his Montreal home after the war ended.

Audrey and Don began their family in Montreal and laterally moved to Edmonton where the last five children were born. They eventually moved from the city to create a memorable country home, working farm and cattle ranch called “Graybriar” on 328 acres between Stony Plain and Spruce Grove. After the last of their children had left home they moved to Vancouver, White Rock, Kamloops and then West Vancouver to be closer to family and enjoy the BC lifestyle. An avid and accomplished homemaker, knitter, crafter, reader, golfer, gardener and volunteer - Audrey collaborated closely, danced gracefully and travelled extensively with Don throughout her long, happy and successful life.

Audi was surrounded by her devoted and loving family this past weekend as we gathered by her bedside at North Shore Hospice in Vancouver. Her sweet soul flew away on Tuesday, May 15th around 8:15 am.

Words cannot capture the breadth and depth of her positive energy, impact, and influence on our direct and extended family, as well as on the many close friends she held dear over 91 years. Audi’s signature and enduring legacy of warmth, style, grace, compassion, and kindness will remain in our hearts, souls, and minds forever. Rest in peace, beautiful soul. We’re grateful to know you’ve found solace, and that you are together again with Pop and your other loved ones in Heaven. We miss you already…

A service will be held on Saturday, June 2nd at 1:00 pm at St. Edmunds Parish, 545 Mahon Ave, North Vancouver. Reception to follow at Salmon House on the Hill, 2229 Folkestone Way, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Shore Hospice. Please use the following link to make donations to the North Shore Hospice. https://www.northshorehospicepalliative.com/