Darlene Gray
Write a TributeDarlene Gray (nee Huculak) born December 1, 1946 has passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a short but unrelenting battle with Cancer.
She will be missed by her daughter Shari (Philippe), her granddaughters Sydney and Macy, her sisters Bonnie (Ron), Fay (Marinus) and brother Al (TD) and many nieces and nephews. In her passing we hope she will be reunited with her husband George, son Glenn, niece Carrie, brother Vern and her mom and dad.
Darlene loved painting and travelling of which she blended both passions for many years. Her dry sense of humour kept us laughing right up to the end. She will be interred next to her husband at Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the care workers, home nurses, hospital staff at VGH and Richmond, the Rotary Hospice and the MAID team.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to any Cancer foundation of your choosing.
February 15th, 2025
Darlene was 12 when I was born. Mom had her hands full with Bonnie who was a couple of years old and Vern who was around 8. It fell on Darlene to look after her little sister and she did a fine job. According to her I “was a brat” and kept her very busy as I was colicky. By the time I was 7 or 8 she was married and raising a family of her own. While we didn’t see much of each other after she moved to Vernon and then Kelowna we knew we were only a phone call away. And yes those calls could last an hour easy! When her and George moved to Pitt Meadows she organized the family get togethers known as “Grits in the Pitts” where there was no shortage of food. When I remarried she didn’t hesitate to agree to hand paint 35 invitations and they are a treasured keepsake. She took such good care of everyone that my only wish is that we could have done something more in her final months. She wanted us to get on with our lives and we will but with a big hole in our heart. Love her and miss her every day.
Fay Waterberg
February 13th, 2025
Dearest Darlene,
I will remember you as a child
I will remember you as a girl
I will remember you as a woman
I will remember you always
After all...We grew up together.
Love,
Bill.
February 12th, 2025
I was deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Darlene. She was an intelligent, unique, and creative spirit and I will remember her, always. I worked with her, laughed with her, confided in her, trusted her, and enjoyed sharing life stories with her. I love how she loved her husband and her family fiercely and spoke of them with love, often. Let's also not forget her "cut above" cookies and many other delicious kitchen creations she shared with us all! She was truly a woman of many obvious and hidden talents. She was an intelligent and well-rounded individual, generous and selfless with her time, knowledge, and expertise in many areas of life and business. I learned a great deal from Darlene, appreciated and admired her selfless contributions to her community, and respected her integrity and belief in doing what's right and honest. But most of all, I enjoyed witnessing the kindness and support she offered her friends, family and anyone else who was in need. Whilst I am happy know she is resting peacefully now after a courageous battle, I only wish that Darlene would have had more time to explore her art and share more of her beautiful paintings with the world. Perhaps we can look to the clouds for her next masterpiece to appear... May you rest in peace, Darlene Gray. You will be missed.
February 8th, 2025
Darlene was my sister. Almost 10 years separated us in age. That is a lot when you are 5 or 10 or 15. But somewhere along the way it no longer mattered. Our interests became common, our thoughts and opinions were in sync. I will miss the text message asking to talk, could she call. When we talked on the phone it lasted for over an hour. We successfully solved each others problems. But when it counted I couldn’t solve her final problem, cancer. I will miss her sense of humour, telling me I move too fast and just being there. One of her last thoughts that I wrote down was “I love you all from the beginning to the end and all that sappy stuff.” She told me this just a few days before she left us or as she said “she was beamed up”
I love you and will miss you.
Love Bonnie
February 4th, 2025
My dear friend Darlene. I so miss our fireside chats. Glass of wine in hand solving all of the problems in the world. We weren't friends for a long time but the time we had I thoroughly enjoyed. We had the same silly sense of humour and always had a good laugh at ourselves and anything else we found funny. I imagine you have met up with George and are on the slopes, Hot Toddy in hand showing them how to party. We didn't get to see them find the treasure on Oak Island but maybe you will know before me. My heart goes out to all her family and friends that are missing her as well.
January 28th, 2025
Dear Darlene, Gib and I are saddened by your passing, but glad you don't have to suffer through this terrible unfair disease any longer.
We keep thinking that George is right there happy to be with you once again.
You were a true and honest friend, with kindness and generosity galore. Add that quick wit and wry sense of humour and you were the perfect package.
We met you and George early in our RV'ING days and found an instant "click".
We will miss you dear friend
💕
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