Obituary of Tanya Bray
BRAY, Tanya Diane (nee Burse)...
It is with great sorrow and profound sadness to announce the passing over of Tanya Bray on October 25, 2021.
Born on September 28, 1978 and passed at age 43 after a long hard battle of cancer.
Cherished wife to her soulmate and best friend Jimmy Bray of 20 years. Devoted mother to Noah Bray, Makailey Bray and Natalie Bray. Beloved parents Diane and Michael Burse. Cherished daughter in law to Jackie and Denis Bray. Loving sister to Melissa Johnson and her family Jason Johnson and the kids Nathan and Ryan Johnson.
Tanya had an amazing heart for all people, especially children and had great love for all her students. She was a proud sports Mom who never missed a game. If you ever saw her, she always had a smile on her face and was the first person to cheer someone up when they were down. She was loved by many and will be missed greatly.
Family and friends are invited to share in times of memories and fellowship at the McKinlay Funeral Home Reception Centre ,459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday, October 28 2021 between the hours of 5:00pm and 9:00pm. A funeral mass will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021 at St. Ursula Parish, 205 Tweedsmuir Avenue West, Chatham at 11:00am. Those wishing to attend must be pre-registered which can be done on the funeral home website or by calling the funeral home at 519-351-2040. Please note the Bereavement Authority of Ontario requires all those in attendance of a visitation or funeral must wear a mask.
Donations in memory of Tanya may be made to a charity of your choice.
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McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519 351 2040
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