Edward "Ted" Gordon O'Bray
July 15th, 2016
O’BRAY, Edward "Ted" Gordon
November 26, 1933 ~ July 15, 2016
After a long battle with cancer, Ted passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the age of 82 years in Calgary, AB. Also born in Calgary, Ted was an avid cowboy his whole life as well as the Calgary horserace track being a huge part of his life with his father. He provided for his family working as an Iron Worker and was a huge support for his boys in hockey, and his daughter in rodeos.
Ted is lovingly remembered by his wife, Betty O'Bray; daughter,Cindy (Darald) Salter and their children, Jeff, Lisa, and Ginger Klassen; and 6 grandchildren; son, Marty O'Bray (Charmaine Robinson) and his children, Jessie O'Bray and Tyrel O'Bray; son, Darcy O'Bray (Leona Deneumoustier-O'Bray) and their children, Sean O’Bray and Scott O'Bray; sister, Jackie (Bill) Petrunik; sister-in-law, Dorothy O'Bray; mother-in-law, Edna Maxwell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Ruth McCaw; and their 3 daughters. He is predeceased by his parents, Gordon & Ethel O'Bray; and brother, Larry O'Bray.
In keeping with Ted’s wishes, no Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ted’s memory to:
Carewest Sarcee Hospice
c/o Calgary Health Trust
#800, 11012 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB, T2J 6A5
Messages:
Billiards with Ted was always such a pleasure, his candor and sharp sense of humour will be deeply missed. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Darcy, Leona and Family, I was sorry to read that Ted had passed away. So many fond memories of hockey years and your folks running the kiosk at the arena. Please pass on my condolences to your Mom.