Lisa Grant

GRANT, Lisa Age 50 of 11 Waterman Lane, died Tuesday, September 23, in her home, after an illness. She was born March 12, 1958, in Cambridge, daughter of Eliza (Correia) and the late Fernando Medeiros. She was raised in Somerville. Mrs. Grant earned her Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from Fitchburg State College. She was a Special Education teacher at Fitchburg High School for 15 years before her illness. She was very involved with the Interact Rotary program, the Special Olympics, was a Class Advisor, and Mentor at Fitchburg High School. Mrs. Grant was awarded "Teacher of the Year" on two occasions, "Warren Litsky Distinguished Teacher Award" and the Rotary International - F.H.S. "Teacher of the Year". She was a member Sacred Heart Parish and Fitchburg Rotary East. She was a devoted mother and was loving, caring and full of life. She enjoyed traveling. Besides her mother, Eliza (Correia) Medeiros of Medford; her caregiver, Bob Grant of Westminster; her children, Amanda Grant and Ryan Grant both of Westminster; her brother, David Medeiros and his wife Linda of Medford; her sister-in-law, Debbie Medeiros of FL; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Fernando Medeiros. The Funeral will be held Friday, September 26, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., FITCHBURG, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, Vernon St., Fitchburg. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Thursday, September 25, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lisa Grant & Family Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Worker's Credit Union, 815 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420.