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Terrell Griggs Obituary
Terrell Moreland Griggs, 77, widow of the late Alexander M. Griggs, died at Hospice Buffalo, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. A summer resident of Hyannisport for almost 60 years, she was a regular volunteer at Cape AIDS Ministry.
Mrs. Griggs served from 1985 to 2004 as a chaplain to hundreds of people living with AIDS/HIV+ and their families, principally in the Buffalo, N.Y., area where she was recognized as a pioneer in AIDS education and pastoral care. A nationally recognized speaker on the world pandemic, she conducted hundreds of workshops to help address the spiritual needs and care of people and families affected by AIDS.
A graduate of Chatham Hall and Smith College, she was a current member of the Hyannis Port Club, Hyannis Port Civic Association and West Beach Clubs. She also served on the vestry of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Ellen Griggs of Boston, Carolyn (Lynn) and Phil Ryan of Solana Beach, Calif., Mary Louise (Lulu) and Prentiss Orr of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Terrell (Hallie) and David Delorey of Newton. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; a stepbrother; stepsister; and a brother, W. Ford Moreland II of Pittsburgh, Pa.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Buffalo, on Friday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cape Cod Hospital, 27 Park Street, Hyannis, MA 02601, or The Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support, 2717 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
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Charles Kessler
December 19, 2008
Lulu, Hallie, Lynn and Ellen,
Your mother was a marvelous person. It was an honor to count her as a friend, and many years ago to have had her as student in CPE. With her hospital and AIDS ministries, she offered goodness and love to many people who were living with such severe difficulties. With her legacy, you have so much to be proud of.
When I saw her this past summer, she was eloquent in speaking of how the four of you had made her life so joyous. You were her pride and joy.
Blessings on you all. May your mother's memory and fine works nourish you.
Bob Murray
December 5, 2008
Ellen, Lynn, Lulu and Hallie; how fortunate you all are to have been raised by such a remarkable woman who epitomized the role of unassuming, passionate and humble servant to those most in need. My memories of football and soccer games in the yard at Rumsey Rd. remain vivid as do Sunday evening Bills games on TV in the den. In typical Moose fashion, she eased mom's preparations prior to my wedding at Union Chapel and hosted the entire family for a truly memorable weekend (Ellen, thanks again for the Heineken delivery at the back steps of UC just prior to game time). It was always reassuring to see the convertible parked at Scudder and Wachusett as my now growing family arrived annually in August for a couple of weeks on Squaw Island with my in-laws... a true friend from the past, always a cold beer waitng and great debate over the future of our beloved Episcopal Church. Who else, upon my then 5 year old son's hurling of a day's worth of chocolate candy from the News Shop all over her living room carpet, would coyly refrain, "guess we better get some paper towel". She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, but I will always feel her spirit in the sands of the Beach Club. Carry on Griggs women!
Maura and Bob Zawistowski
December 4, 2008
Our thoughts, hearts, and prayers are with you and much love is sent to embrace each and every one of you. Your mother was a jewel of a person with a generous heart and genuine spirit that lives on in all of you. She knew how to have fun and she knew how to live, and did it better than most! There will be something very large missing from a small town on Cape Cod and this planet. We will miss your mother but we will smile with great memories and affection always.
Peggy Garrahan
December 4, 2008
I am thinking of you all and sharing your sorrow. I have so many wonderful memories. I hope you can cherish your memories and let them help you through these difficult days. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sam Hershey
December 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mother was a good friend! (and bridge partner of Peggy's) Blessings, Sam, Sarah, Peggy and Donald Hershey.
Sarah Lewis. the ECMC Pastoral Care Dept.
December 4, 2008
Our deepest and most sincere thoughts of sympathy and sweetest prayers of comfort are sent to the family of Terrell Griggs. She was a dedicated and much appreciated volunteer at ECMC, under the auspices of the Pastoral Care Department. She will always be thought of fondly and greatly missed.
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