It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of our beloved Krista of London, Ontario, on Friday, July 15, 2022, in her 52nd year. Krista leaves her loving husband, Glenn Wray and her parents Pat and Jim Jackson of Thunder Bay. Also left to mourn, mother-in-law Beverley Wray, Brother Ben (Janet) of Thunder Bay, step-daughters Diana (Rick), Tarrah, Alexa, brother-in-law Dan (Barb) and sister-in-law Tammy (Wayne). Adored niece of Karen, Larry (Liz), Terry of London, Steve Wray, Nelma Wray of British Columbia. Aunt of Fischer, Russell and Lindy (Thunder Bay), Jamie (his son James), Hannah and Nolan. British Columbia cousins Michelle, Megan, Mathew, and Michael. Grandma to Selby, Lennon and Finn. Predeceased by grandparents Kathleen and George Wray (British Columbia) and Margery and Harold Jackson (London), father-in-law Alvin Wray (London), aunt Anita Wray (British Columbia).
Krista was born in London then raised in Thunder Bay. She moved back to London to attend the University of Western Ontario where she earned a Bachelor of Arts – Honors History. A later degree in Adult Education was completed at Brock University. Krista worked at CIBC for a short period of time then joined the team at Canada Life for over 20 years and is a very dear colleague and special friend to many. She sang with the Canadian Celtic Choir for a few seasons. Her love of music led her to the London Irish Folk Club where she learned Traditional Irish dance, played tin whistle and fiddle, as well as singing and gaining many life-long friends, enjoying Celi, summer music festivals and vacations. Krista’s loves in her spare time included knitting and attending theatre. She had a voracious appetite for reading and we never saw her without a book in her hand and a cup of tea at her side!
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow immediately at Dorchester Union Cemetery, 2251 Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Ontario.
A livestream of the service will be available for those who are unable to attend in person – registration will be required.
To register to view Krista’s service, please click here: Registration page to view Krista’s service on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Krista are asked to consider Hutton House Foundation – London or a charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Krista Kathleen Wray nee Jackson July 15 2022..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario