John J. Cray, Jr

John J. Cray Jr., 84, of South Portland died on July 30th after a brief illness. He was born in New York City, a son of John James Cray, Sr. and Margaret Belford Cray. He was a graduate of Bay Shore High School in New York. John served in the Navy during WWII. He worked as a tug boat captain and pilot in New York Harbor with Moran Towing Transportation for many years. He moved to Maine to manage the Moran operation in Portland Harbor. He resided with his family in Cape Elizabeth and later in South Portland. John was a devoted father, grandfather and dear friend to many he would meet. He was an avid world traveler, reader, and enjoyed spending time at the gym. A true Celt at heart, he enjoyed sharing stories of his travels as a pilot and his many adventures in life. John was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Ann Maguire, a sister, Margaret Raven, and a daughter, Nancy M. Cray. He is survived by his beloved companion, Diane Smith of Cape Elizabeth; brothers, Tom Cray of New York City and Charles Cray of Florida; a daughter, Ann-Louise Chambers of California; sons, William Cray of New Jersey and Edward of Florida; a son-in-law, Dr. John Scamman of Falmouth; a niece, Moria Lachance, of Falmouth; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, August 7, from 2-5p.m.at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel,1024 Broadway, South Portland. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maine Medical Center Breast Care Center, 100 Campus Drive, Scarborough, ME 04071-7171. Online Condolences for John Cray, Jr.