Frances M. (Laurion) Gray, 87, of Meriden, loving and devoted wife of Francis D. Gray, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Frances was born in Norwich, CT., June 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Ernest Laurion and Blanche (Deslandes) Laurion and had been a Meriden resident for many years.  She was employed by Canberra Industries until her retirement and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.  Frances enjoyed spending time making puzzles, bowling and socializing with her friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Debra L. Anderson and her husband Donald; son Robert Ernest Gray and his wife Kimberly; and son Donald Gray and his wife Vera; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her step sister Nancy (Donald) Porzio and her stepbrother Jack (Gail) Bienvenue.  She was predeceased by her son Michael Gray; and her stepmother Mary Jane Laurion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10 a.m., in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Meriden.  Inurnment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Frances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association CT. Chapter, 10 Executive Dr. Suite 202, Farmington, CT 06032.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Meriden Memorial Funeral Home, 450 Broad St. www.meridenmemorialfh.com