Grace L. (Harris) McGah Grelle age 91 of Sandown, NH, died Friday at her home.
She was born in Lynn, MA, grew up and was educated in Charlestown, MA. She was a resident of Sandown for the past 6 years, and had previously live in Salem, NH for 36 years.
Mrs. Grelle was a retired cook for Woodbury School in Salem, NH. She had also worked for Cuomo’s in Salem. Grace was a member of St. Joseph Church in Salem, where she was very active, and a member of the ladies sodality and bible study group. She enjoyed hopping in the car for day trips with her loving friend Deb Reitano and enjoyed traveling.
She was predeceased by her first husband David L. McGah & her second Frank Grelle & 2 daughters Dorothy Miller & Alice Hartnett.
Survived by her Daughters: Regina & her husband Scott Wilson of Sandown, NH and her faithful companion Gretchen with whom she resided, Maria Harrington and her husband Tim of Sarasota, FL, and daughter-in-law Margaret Blake of Norton, MA.
4 Sons: Leo Jr. & his Wife Jeanne Blake of Malden, MA
Charles & his Wife Jacqueline Blake of Raynham, MA
Richard Blake of Arizona
Francis McGah of Derry, NH
Sister: Muriel Harris of Idaho
Many Grandchildren, including Jessa McCartney & her Companion Seth Austin of Burlington, VT, Elaine Newton and her husband Anthony of Galax, VA, Kathleen Pokraka and her husband Glen of No Falmouth, MA, Chris Blake and his wife Lisa of Hampton, VA. Six Great Grandchildren & Several Nieces & Nephews
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 from 4-7 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.