Bray Family History & Genealogy

Visionary Trailblazer and Pioneering Entrepreneur Mark P. Bray, 11/24/1955 – 12/26/2014, age 59, was born, raised and educated in Quincy, MA the son of the late Dr. John Bray & Mrs. Dorothy Bray. Mark was always up for a battle when necessary. While the majority of the time he was the victor, Cancer won this final battle, which he bravely fought with fortitude and serenity. Mark called Sterling Heights, MI his home for 30 years. This is where he raised his sons while maintaining a base of operations that allowed him to run his many business ventures simultaneously. He always found time to participate in many activities: whether it was coaching local sports teams with his sons or being the field trip Father at school events. He was always involved, present and often both the over-protective Father and big kid at heart. He was also a true visionary and a pioneering innovator. He was an entrepreneur who blazed trails where many others wouldn’t dare venture, yet they were always mesmerized by his unique ability to take action on what seemed at the time, to be improbable or even impossible ideas. Most phone calls would begin with Mark saying, “I have this great new idea….” Mark was leading Internet conventions and seminars for a major telecommunications company long before many of their employees had even heard of the internet, both in Detroit, MI and Boston, MA. This was his style, always way ahead of his time. Mark was an old soul and always inspirational. He had an innate wit and rare ability to always be one step ahead of everyone else in the room. With a glint in his eye, he always showed strength and wisdom beyond his years. This dated back to when he first learned to speak and, once he learned to speak…he never stopped! Oh, the many stories he would share with all who would listen. Fifty Shades of Bray. He always knew what was most important in life and he could always be counted on to do what was right. His loyalty to family and friends never wavered and you always knew exactly where you stood with him. Mark always expected those he associated with to perform at their best. He inspired others to achieve their full potential. He was always so well informed and opinionated as to current events that he would force you to be well-prepared if you wished to challenge his position. He is survived by his lifelong partner and fiancée Angela Ditta; his sons Jonathan Bray & Kristofer Bray; his sister Karen (Bray) King & brother-in-law Wayne King of Merrimack, NH; brother Mike Bray of Milford,NH; niece Alexandra King; nephew Nicholas King; as well as many dear friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. We will all miss him. A celebration of life memorial luncheon will be held at: The Grosse Pointe War Memorial 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Friday May 8, 2015 from 1-4 pm Please share your favorite Mark Bray Story at even if you are unable to attend.

Florence Rosabella (Edwards) Bray of Warracknabeal Australia was born in 1900 in City of Warrnambool County, VIC to Mary Ann Morris (Moon) Edwards and George Ernest James Edwards. She had siblings Eric Norman Edwards, Cuthbert George Edwards, Clifford Raymond Edwards, Francis Allan Edwards, and Robert Lloyd Edwards. She married Silas John Bray in 1939, and had a child Florence Rosebelle Bray. Florence Bray died at age 81 years old in October 1982.

Charles Bray has a sister Loretta (Bray) Stiles. Charles Bray died in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Bray.

Timothy Bray Jr. was born on December 31, 1980 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Timothy Bray Jr.

Guillaume Labonté Bray was born in 1704 in Longueuil, Champlain Regional County Municipality, QC Canada. He was married to Geneviève (Lamarre St-Andre) Patenaude on February 13, 1736 in Longueuil, Champlain Regional County Municipality, Quebec, and they were together until Guillaume's death on September 9, 1743. Guillaume Bray had a child Guillaume Brais. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Guillaume Labonté Bray.

Kevin Bray of Vermont United States was born on September 30 to Elena Bray. Kevin Bray has a brother Aaron (Bray) Geraci. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kevin Bray.

Elena Bray was born on November 30. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elena Bray.

Annette Marie (Bray) Chunko was born in 1971 in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Annette Marie (Bray) Chunko.

Samantha Jean (Bray) Golden was born on October 3, 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha Jean (Bray) Golden.

Married 1893.

Frederick Bray was in a relationship with Joan (Ball) Bray, and has a child Bruce W Bray. Frederick Bray died in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frederick Bray.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ramona Lynn Bray.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ella Louise Bray.

Henry Oscar Bray was born to Harvey Bray and Norah Green, and has siblings Ida Mae Bray and Lucille Elizabeth Bray. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Oscar Bray.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jackson Oliver Bray.

Stanley Bray was born in 1885 in Saint Arnaud, Northern Grampians Shire County, VIC Australia, and had a brother Charles Bray. He was in a relationship with Elizabeth Edelsten, and had children Ivy (Bray) Lardner, Jean Bray, and Lesley (Bray) Andrews. Stanley Bray died at age 65 years old on September 19, 1951 in Saint Arnaud. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stanley Bray.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean Bray.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Percy Bray.

Carrie Bray was born to William Bray and Amelia (Blamey) Johansen ( Bray, and has a sister Emily (Bray) Rawson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carrie Bray.

Martha E (Meeker) Bray was born on May 18, 1848 to Edwin H Meeker and Emaline Jane (Worley) Meeker, and had siblings Sarah Jane (Meeker) Quiett, Lucretia Ann (Meeker) Wilkes, and Mary Derena (Meeker) Crafton. Martha Bray died at age 72 years old on June 23, 1920 at Arkansas, in Blaine, Anoka County, Arkansas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha E (Meeker) Bray.