from the August 17, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle
Canaan, NH–
Residence: Box 177, Graceville Road, Canaan, NH
Died: 8/13/98
Location: Graceville Road, Canaan, NH
Age: 63 years
Date of Birth: November 23, 1934
Place of Birth: Boston, MA
Veteran: No
Father: John Savoy, deceased
Mother: Carmen Annie (Thompson) Savoy, deceased
Marital Status: Married
Husband: George A. Grace
Employment: Seamstress, Ski Wear at Profile Skiwear
Deceased resided in Canaan
Additional information:
She came to Canaan as a child where she attended school and was a graduate of Canaan High School.
She was married to George A. Grace on April 12, 1952 and they have resided in Canaan. Mrs. Grace had been employed as a seamstress at H.W. Carter & Sons. Carter & Churchhill, and Profile Skiwear for many years before going to work in the kitchen and cafeteria of the Canaan Schools.
She loved camping and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Canaan Grange, The Franklin V.F.W., Women’s Auxiliary #1698, and the Sunshine Chapter of the Good Sam Camping Club of Newport. Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home on School Street in Lebanon on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Lebanon on Saturday at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Following cremation, burial will be at a later date in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Canaan Fast Squad Ambulance Fund, c/o Linda Lashua, Canaan, NH 03741.
Survivors include:
Husband, George A. Grace, Canaan, NH 03741
Son, Michael Grace, Canaan
Daughter, Darlene Morse, Canaan
Daughter, Debra Sanville, Canaan
Sister, Joanne Mercier, Franklin, NH
8 Grandchildren – 1 Great-grandchild, many nieces & nephews
Preceded in death by:
Daughter: Diane Grace, Died in 1953
Sister: Joyce Matoska, Died in 1997
Arrangements By:
Ricker Funeral Home