BRAY, Sharon Ann

Posted: March 29th, 2022

Sharon Ann Bray

1949 – 2022

Mrs. Sharon Ann Bray of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Douglas Frank Bray passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the age of 72 years.

Sharon was born in Fernie, BC where her father worked in the coal mining industry. Her parents moved to Calgary when she was six years old. There she met her life partner Doug, who lived just a few blocks away. After dating for a few years, they were married in the same city on August 4, 1968. They moved to Vancouver the next year where Sharon worked at a Credit Union branch while Doug was employed at the University of British Columbia. A year later they moved to Lethbridge where Doug began employment at the UofL and Sharon found work at the local Savings and Credit Union. They loved Lethbridge and quickly became part of the community. Three years later they moved to New Zealand for a year and then back to Lethbridge in the fall of 1974. Doug resumed his job at the UofL while Sharon obtained a position at the Alberta Motor Association as a travel accountant where she worked until her retirement.

Sharon never had a problem obtaining employment anywhere she went. She was a whiz with numbers. In New Zealand they hired her on the spot after she passed the account balancing exam with flying colors. Her memory was legendary. She routinely tabulated the cost of grocery items in her head while shopping and her totals were rarely off, even for a full cart. She believed in recognizing special occasions, sending cards almost daily to family and friends, and always with a personal note.

Travelling was a passion for Sharon. Her and Doug travelled extensively, visiting Asia, Mexico, Fiji, Hawaii, the western US, and all of Canada and New Zealand. She was very proud of the fact that they were “travellers” until age forced them to become tourists. Prior to Covid-19, they explored the Mayan Riviera where they had numerous adventures, including being shaken down by the local constabulary – not something most people look forward to in their late 60’s. Puerto Aventuras was their favorite destination in Mexico.

Few people knew that Sharon was an accomplished piano player as she was too timid to play in public. She particularly excelled at music theory and achieved the top level while still a teenager. Unfortunately, arthritis restricted her ability to play over the past few years.

She believed in community service and sat on many committees throughout her children’s school years. While working at the AMA she served as the manager of a senior’s apartment complex for the London Road Neighborhood Association. She regularly volunteered her time for charities and was a big advocate of microfinancing, supporting over a hundred small businesses through Kiva over the past several years.

She loved flowers, sunrises and sunsets. She believed in making every day worthwhile.

She was truly an inspiration to her family and close friends. She was a good woman who will be missed but never forgotten.

Besides her loving husband Douglas, Sharon is survived by her daughter Marissa (Ghislain) Bolduc; son Jordan Bray; grandchildren Brandon (10) and Brittany (7); and sister Susan Thomas of Calgary, AB.

She was predeceased by her parents Fildy and Kathryn Dukart.

A private Celebration of Sharon’s Life will be held at a later date.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge Food Bank 1016 2 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0C9, or the Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3rd Ave North, Lethbridge AB TIH 0H7

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