Robert (Bob) Bruce Gray I, aged 81, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA after a brief illness. He was born on October 15, 1942, in Worcester, to Edith (Roberts) and Rodney Gray. He moved to Amherst at a young age, to what became the family farm. He graduated from Amherst High School. He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 32 years, Amy Vonhummel Gray and their son Vincent Gray, daughter Debbie Gray Egstad and husband Steven Egstad of Granby, Robert Bruce Gray II and his life partner Sherry Sullivan of Amherst, from his marriage to and preceded in death, Kathleen (Murphy) Gray, his son Seth Gray and his husband Eli both employed at Amherst College, daughter Leah (Gray) Heyes of Palmer, from his marriage to Gail (Wiechert) Gray of Belchertown, and his three grandchildren Alex Heyes of Lake Forest Park, WA, Edmund Heyes and Natalie Heyes of Palmer. Along with countless friends through his love of fabricating, welding, and creative ability that was unmatched. When Bob was young his father, Rodney offered him a welder he used to fix farm equipment and just about anything else. After high school, he joined the Airforce, when he returned, he began his role as being a father, inventor, and craftsman. This included welding, metal fabrication, machining, and a host of other endeavors within the fabrication world. Most notably he was known for being the local mechanic, mender, troubleshooter, and renovator. Creating and repairing equipment, cars, trucks, handrails, and gates. Together with his customers he could fabricate just about anything they could present to him. He had a great love for the not so normal items, his creations (though too many to list) were quietly and without fanfare scattered around Western Massachusetts, and beyond. He was always willing to share his knowledge to those who wanted to learn. His legacy will live on in his children and countless others that he has taught. Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Douglass Funeral Home 87 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA from 4pm-6pm followed by a Celebration of Life Service same location at 6pm. In Lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com