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" Coleen Patricia Gray " |
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Coco |
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08/21/1960 |
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01/27/2026 |
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Guyana |
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East Berbice-Corentyne |
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Ulverston Village
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Brooklyn, New York, USA
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The funeral for the late Coleen Patricia Gray "Coco" will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Brownsville Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 1085 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The viewing will be held from 1pm-3pm followed by the funeral service at 3pm. She will be laid to rest in Guyana, W.I. Please give your condolences to the Gray family.
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Eulogy for Coleen Patricia Gray ("Coco")
Today, we gather with heavy hearts, yet with deep gratitude, to celebrate the life of Coleen Patricia Gray, lovingly known to all of us as Coco, a woman whose presence was vibrant, whose laughter was unforgettable, and whose love was unwavering.
Coleen was born on August 21st, 1960, in Ulverston Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana, to her late parents, David Gray and Geneta Gray, née Simon. From humble beginnings, she grew into a woman of strength, compassion, and resilience. The values instilled in her during those early years shaped the remarkable woman we knew and loved.
She began her education at Manchester Primary School and continued at Manchester Secondary School. After completing her secondary education, she answered a calling that would define her life: the noble profession of nursing. Coleen began her career at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital and later served at various health centres and hospitals along Guyana's coastline. She later continued her service at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) Health Dispensary until her retirement.
But nursing was never just a job to Coco; it was her ministry. She had a natural gift for caring. Patients were not just cases; they were people. She treated each person with dignity, patience, and empathy. Her hands worked tirelessly, but her heart worked even harder. Many were comforted not only by her skill but by her kindness.
In January 2015, Coleen migrated to the United States of America, carrying with her that same spirit of dedication. She worked as a Home Health Aide in Connecticut and New York, continuing to serve those who needed care and compassion. At the time of her passing, she was faithfully employed by Cottage Homecare Services Inc. Even in a new country, she remained steadfast in her purpose: to help, to heal, and to uplift.
Beyond her profession, Coco was full of life. She loved people. She loved company. Her home was rarely quiet; it echoed with loud music, animated conversations, spontaneous dancing, and that signature laughter that could fill an entire room. She believed in enjoying life. She believed in togetherness. She believed that family was meant to gather, celebrate, and share joy.
Her greatest treasures were her sons, Wesley and Eversley Saul. She was a proud, protective, supportive, and deeply loving mother. Everything she did, she did with them in mind. And when her grandchildren arrived, Petrina, La Sadie, and Eversley (Saul Jnr), her joy multiplied. She adored them completely. They were her heart walking outside of her body.
She also leaves behind her daughters-in-law, Melissa and Karen; her brothers Laurie, Calvin, and Neville Gray; her sisters Elizabeth (Negla) Welcome and Cheryl Gray; her sisters-in-law Joanne Robinson-Gray and Patricia Gray; along with her beloved nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended relatives, and countless friends whose lives she touched in meaningful ways.
On January 27th, 2026, at New York University Langone Hospital, Brooklyn, Coleen transitioned peacefully from this life. While our hearts ache at her absence, we find
comfort in knowing she fought with strength, lived with purpose, and loved without reservation.
Coco leaves behind more than memories; she leaves a legacy of compassion, service, laughter, and devotion to family. She taught us that caring for others is a gift. She showed us that joy can be found even in simple moments. She reminded us that love, when given freely, multiplies.
Though she is no longer physically with us, her spirit lives on in the laughter of her grandchildren, in the strength of her sons, in the stories we will continue to tell, and in the lives she so deeply impacted.
Today, we do not say goodbye forever. We say thank you. Thank you for the love. Thank you for the lessons. Thank you for the laughter.
May her soul rest in perpetual peace and rise in eternal glory
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