Martin Alan Bray

Martin Alan Bray, 54, of Palmer, was called safely home on June 21, 2023. Marty, as he liked to be called, was a lifelong Palmer resident. One of five children, he was the son of the late James and Kathleen Bray. Marty graduated from Palmer High School in 1986, then in 1993 he joined the Air Force, proudly serving 22 years, retiring in 2015, after a long and prestigious career. Marty leaves his wife Olivia Goncalves-Bray, two daughters; Rebekah Morin and her husband Chris of Springfield and Amanda Bray of Palmer and three grandchildren, two step daughters; Leslie Goncalves of Ludlow and Tiffany Gagnon and her husband Steven of Ludlow and 4 step grandchildren, three sisters; Jamie Lazarick of Thorndike, Jody Cusson of Granby and Lisa Bray of Dalton, brother William Bray and his wife Heather of Palmer as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Family and friends are invited to attend Marty’s Graveside Service with Military Honors on Thursday, June 29th at 10:00 AM at West Cemetery on West Street in Granby, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org .