ROSEAU, Dominica, Dec 23, CMC – Dominica’s former West Indies fast bowler Grayson Shillingford died early Wednesday at age 65.
Shillingford had been ailing for some time and succumbed to the illness earlier Wednesday morning in Salisbury, located on the island’s west coast.
Given the Sisserou Award of Honour early last month at the 2009 Independence celebrations for his exploits on the cricket field, Shillingford had just returned to Dominica a month ago from his adopted homeland of Canada where he had been receiving treatment.
The fast bowler played seven Test matches for the West Indies between 1969 and 1972. He took 15 wickets at an average of 35.80, with his best returns being three for 63 off 26.5 overs against New Zealand at Sabina Park in Kingston in February 1972.
Shillingford played domestic cricket for Dominica, the Combined Islands and Windward Islands until the 1978-79 season.
During his 77 first-class matches played, he took 217 wickets at an average of 26.54, with best returns of six for 49 against Trinidad & Tobago in St Kitts.
Shillingford played 33 Shell Shield (first-class) matches between 1969 and 1979, taking 98 wickets at an average of 26.20 each.
10 years Gray…it seems like yesterday.
Missing you.
P
Completely I share your opinion. Idea excellent, I support.
Grayson was always a good friend. I met him when I was transferred to Barclays Dominica.
he was always a joy to be with and I will miss him sorely. Condolences to the Shillingford family. May God bless his soul.
To many wonderful memories of laughter, friendship and happiness
Missed by our entire family; gone but not forgotten
Sincerest condolences to Grayson’s children and family
may your legacy live on gray
Gray, you will be missed/ I enjoyed our friendship/ Msay you rest in peace
Boltar
To Gray’s family and friends, accept my sympathy on behalf of my family and Victoria Park Cricket Club for which we played.
may his soul rest in peace all your friends from dublanc we miss you gray.
Uncle Graysone you will be missed…we love you dearly
I never knew you,but i heard a lot about you as a cricketer.
Your death have touched me cause i am a cricket enthusiast.
MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Dominicanaaway you are right, that was his usual respond. Gray lived his life one day at a time and never complained. He was so, so loving and shared great concern for those he loved. Gray will be missed greatly. May his soul rest in peace. I pray that those who have been spreading propaganda will finally stop. The Heavely Father will deal with them for vengence is my said the Lord.
Blessings to your entire family. You were my mentor.
Grayson,Sacha and Nicaise,I share your sorrow. He was my heart.
Pat
Oh boy I never new that you were not well and it surprised me when I heard of your passing. I will miss your teasing. I am at a lost for words. Really, Really sorry.
Rest in peace.
your love for the Great game was visible in every conversation you was part of. All your friends from Steelcase will miss you Grayson.
May the good lord welcome you with open arms
One of your favourite quotes when i asked how are you sir would normally be ” I can’t complain there are millions around the world that have nothing to eat and i have it here so i can’t complain” I loved that response,,,,RIP GRAY..
condolences to his family and friends
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE, MAY YOUR LEGACY AND LOVE FOR CRICKET LIVE ON
our condolence goes out to his family.