Lucy was a charming soul. I always felt blessed in her presence. She was like a jewel in the heart of the lotus. Participating in an AVP workshop together, it was not always easy for her to find the words she wanted, yet it was always worth waiting for them. Her dedication to the MLK Unity Group was much appreciated. Her tender presence was truly a gift!

Bob and I had the pleasure of knowing Lucy through my attendance at Trinity United Methodist Church. Over the past 25 years or so, she (and Dick) would invariably show up for whatever peace or social justice event we might be promoting, even if it was outside in the cold, or later at night than they would normally want to be out. They were some of our most faithful supporters, always encouraging and appreciating our efforts for our various causes. Lucy would alway have a donation in hand, and she would always apologize and say, "I'm sorry it isn't more".  When our son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and we were feeling extremely lost and confused, Lucy was very comforting. She was just a wonderfully kind and gentle spirited person, and I wish I could be more like her.

I’m so sad that Lucy has left us but happy that she has gone on to glory.  My late husband Jeff and I sat in front of Dick and Lucy one Sunday in church annd encouraged them to take the next step in their courtship.  We were so happy that they had found each other.  My love and sympathy go out to Dick and everyone who loved Lucy.

What a gift to the world Lucy was, and still is--her legacy of embodied loving-kindness will endure. Such a brilliant, kind, humble, generous soul. I have the fondest memories of spending time with her at the Trinity UMC writers' group in the early 2000s, and she was also a part of our church chime choir for some time. May she rest in peace, held in Eternal Love. May you, her beloved family, find comfort in your shared memories.

Lucy Grey

Lucy with her sister Sally, brother Peter and mother, scientist Marion Griswold Grey

Lucy as a toddler

I've known Lucy for many, many years through our mutual association at TUMC. Lucy had a beautiful soul which was shared daily. She will be terribly missed but certainly not forgotten. Lucy was the essence of critical thinking and positive social action. I loved working on projects with her and send my deepest condolences to Dick.

Lucy was so kind and generous and full of unique ways of looking at and framing human dilemmas. I always felt that Lucy had so many thoughts and so much to say that it was impossible for her to express them all. I was often on the edge of my seat while she was talking. I listened closely, as she would almost always present a different way of framing an issue! I found her stimulating and thought-provoking to converse with. I met her about 20 years ago through the Chico Peace and Justice Center (CPJC). We reconnected in 2022 when we were part of a group of former CPJC  volunteers who were trying to revive a peace movement in Chico, after Covid and the ensuing economic downturn  had closed  the doors to the CPJC  enter in 2020. She was straight-forward about facing the challenges of aging.  In that regard, she was my mentor. I like to envision Lucy being free now to express her many exceptional thoughts, without obstruction from her bodily deficits. But she would so capably and thoughtfully hint to me that I was perhaps romanticizing her demise. She was open to all possibilities, though. Goodbye, Lucy. 

I just heard about Lucy's passing. I first met her about 20 years ago, when we were both attending Trinity United Methodist Church.  She was one of the kindest people I ever met and I so admired her dedication to peace and justice issues.  The world needs more people like Lucy.

For many years, our mother loved to take Amtrak across the country and this was her last train trip, to Massachusetts, for my niece Lydia's wedding. — with Lucy Gould, Mallory and Catherine Blake and David Pike and Ana Acosta.