LIONS HEAD SOUTH

As we all know Lions Head South is a wonderful place to live. It is also kiddingly referred to as God’s waiting room.

Most of us have lost a loved one or a close friend since moving here.

On April 15th we lost just such a person, Dennis Gregory. Most everyone in Lions Head knew Dennis. He was active in so many things: Security, Finance, Choir, Shuffleboard, and was a Trustee for the last several years. I know he fiercely loved his family and was devoted to Diane for the last 30 years. She was his rock. What a good match they were/are! Those closest to him were by his side on his last day.

Dennis would speak lovingly about his two daughters, Debbie and Tammy, four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren, that he frequently gushed about. Speaking to Diane it is clear she considers them her family too.

Dennis sometimes had a short fuse, but also a heart of gold. He was someone you could lean on to solve a problem or just listen.

Sometimes your closest and strongest friendships don’t begin that way, such was the case with Dennis. But we found that we held the same values and view in what we thought was best for this community, and began to rely on each other.

It was comforting to know Dennis was there to steer us in the right direction many, many times.

On his last day he held my hand tightly and said to me “I’m going to die but I am not afraid.”

Goodbye my friend I will think of you often.