During my first and every visit to Provincetown, Massachusetts, I've seen the Hat Sisters parade through the city and most always presenting themselves at the Boat Slip. The crowds always parted and cheered and smiles were all around. I think it will be sad to know that Tim will be on his own now.
John Michael Gray who is survived by his husband Tim O’Connor have been known far beyond Boston and Provincetown as the iconic “Hat Sisters” for as long as I have lived in Boston.
For those of you from Boston and Provincetown, I’m sure your Facebook feed is already flooded with tributes and photos of these two very special men, and I wanted to join in my own way by sharing how much I love these two. I want to also express my profound respect for how their love for each other and Boston and Provincetown helped many of us become a little more comfortable with ourselves and feel welcomed. My fondest memories of John are of him having drinks at Fritz on Chandler Street, lighting the Pride Lights tree on Tremont Street each year and of course his fabulous entrance to Tea Dances at the Boatslip in Provincetown.
My heart is breaking for Tim O’Connor.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Tim with the medical costs incurred. You can learn more and help Tim by visiting the page here. – bosguy.com
Celebration of Hat Sister John Michael Gray Facebook Page has more information on how to honor Gray.
Please join us in benefiting & celebrating the life of Hat Sister John Michael Gray. Boston Drag Entertainers will be performing in his memory. All money raised from cover charge & performers tips will be donated to Go Fund Me account to pay medical expenses. Please wear your best hat in his honor!!!
Our thoughts are with John's family, friends, husband, and the Provincetown community.
Once again, head over to the GOFundMe.com page to show your support for Tim.
h/t: gofundme.com, bosguy.com
This is sad. The Hat Sisters
This is sad. The Hat Sisters are an institution in Boston, and P-town. They were also geniuses at coming up with the craziest hats possible. They loved fun and a good laugh. I can remember seeing them once in Boston and lots of people posed with them for selfies and photos, men, women, children, all having fun. They were outrageous and put you at ease. Without their hats in more standard clothing on the streets of Boston, they were the nicest guys. RIP John, condolences to Tim.