Duncan Wray
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Republished January 19, 2018 - 1:50 PM
Original Publication Date January 16, 2018 - 1:45 PM
VERNON - A celebration of life will be held tomorrow at Kal Tire Place for Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray.
Wray died peacefully last week, on his 68th birthday. The former oral surgeon owned the team for more than 25 years.
His service is set for tomorrow, Jan. 20, at Kal Tire Place in Vernon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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According to Wray’s obituary, he was born in Montreal and lived in many cities while pursuing his education and career. In 1986 he moved to Vernon where he practiced as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon until 2011.
In 1999, Victoria became his second home for a time, and again upon retirement. It was there where he was overjoyed to welcome his grandson and was looking forward to welcoming a second in March.
Duncan’s biggest loves were his wife of more than 40 years, Libby, and his children.
“His family meant everything to him. He was a devoted, loving and giving husband and father who cared tremendously and always supported his kids to pursue their dreams. An avid photographer and traveller, Duncan loved to share the amazing photos he took with his wife by his side, across the world’s seven continents,” his obituary says.
Wray’s passion was the Vernon Vipers Hockey Club and the British Columbia Hockey League. For more than 25 years he took immense joy in the sport of hockey and providing the opportunity for young men to achieve hockey, professional, and personal successes.
“It was the growth and development of the Vernon players that was the true reward for Duncan,” his obituary says.
Duncan is survived by his wife Libby, his brother Fred (Linda); sisters Eleanor and Joanie (Jim). He also leaves behind five adoring children: Jonathan (Anna), Andrew (Eliza), Nicholas (Julie), Erica (Jason) and Alexander (Ashley) as well as his grandson and namesake, James.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the B.C. Cancer Foundation or another charity of your choice.
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