Penny M. (McGuenness) DeGray

Penny M. DeGray, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side on March 9, 2023.  She was 76 years old.  Penny was born in Hartford on November 28, 1946, a daughter of the late Warren and Mary Frances (Penny) McGuenness. Penny married Terry DeGray on May 29, 1982. The couple made their home in Marlborough where their blended families grew up together. Penny worked as a Medical Receptionist, retiring several years ago.  She annually volunteered with the Registrar of Voters for elections, working the polls and greeting friends old and new, and proudly served on the Marlborough Board of Education. Penny also helped coach youth recreation softball with Terry when her girls were young. Gaming, crossword puzzles and cheering on the Lady Huskies were some of her favorite pass-times, but spending time at the shore, reading while Terry fished, and watching the waves roll in was her all-time favorite thing to do. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her precious grandchildren and watching them grow. She had a quick wit and a kind heart and she will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by her husband of 41 years, Terry; her children and their spouses, Peter (Kimberly) Bates, Jr. of East Lyme, David (Sandy) Bates of Marlborough,  Elizabeth Fisher of Phoenix, AZ, Tammy (Tom) Gillett of Avon, step children Michelle (Daniel) Slivinsky of Plainville and Mark DeGray (Kelly) of Windsor, a daughter-in-law, Lisa DeGray of Coventry;  a sister, Judith (Tom) Murning of Wethersfield; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three siblings, Alan McGuenness, Warren McGuenness, and Cynthia Budaj.  A celebration of Penny’s life and visitation with her family will be held on Saturday, March 18th from 3 – 5 PM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charity of your choice in her memory. To sign the online guestbook or share a memory of Penny, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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