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Donald Grady Obituary

88, of Falmouth, died at home on September 2, 2007. He was the husband of the late Eileen L. (Gaynor) Grady for 63 years. Donald was born and raised in Bridgewater. During World War II, he served as a medic in the Army and was awarded the medal of good conduct. After he was honorably discharged in 1945, he settled in Falmouth and West Falmouth, where he and Eileen raised 6 children (two sets of twins). For 42 years, he was a business manager for an oil company in Falmouth until his retirement 20 years ago. He was a devoted member of St. Patrick's Church. Donald devoted his life to his family and will be sorrowfully missed. He is survived by his children, Jacqueline Generous of Boston and Naples, FL; Joanne Grady-Savard of Duxbury, Suzanne Rolerson of Isleboro, ME, Jeffrey D. Grady of Whitman and Jean L. Olenick of East Falmouth. Brother of Phyllis Hurley of South Yarmouth and Katherine Cloudman of Bridgewater. Loving grandfather of Amon, Nyah & Elin Rolerson; Michael and Matthew Savard; and Shannon Olenick. Loving great-grandfather to Marcus Rolerson; and loving cousin to Michael Grady of Falmouth. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is the father of the late Robert G. O'Grady and brother of the late Raymond Grady of FL. Visiting hours will be from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, September 5th in Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 475 Main St., FALMOUTH CENTER. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday at St. Joseph Church, Millfield St., Woods Hole, followed by burial at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Chapman, Cole & Gleason www.ccgfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 4, 2007.

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Marcia Morin

September 5, 2007

Jackie,
So very sorry to read of the loss of your Dad. I'vee been thinking of you. Please get in touch when you have some time.
In sympathy and understanding,
Marcia Cain Morin

patti kruger

September 5, 2007

Dear Joanne, Gerard, Michael and Mathew

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Wish we could be there for you, but please know we are with you in spirit and send our love. Patti and Steve and children

Jay Urban

September 5, 2007

My Dad and Don Grady worked together for many years. We were neighbors with the Grady's. Jeff and Jean were my first friends. My thoughts and prayers are with the Grady family.

Mike Casey

September 4, 2007

Mr. Grady,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Stefanie Coxe

September 4, 2007

Jacky & Family,

So sorry to hear about Dad. The way you spoke of him, he must have been a wonderful man.

Love,

Terry Kellogg

September 4, 2007

Jean, I know the hurt of losing a Dad. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.

John Cockerham

September 4, 2007

Jacqueline,

My sympathies on the loss of your Dad.

Michael and Faye Stoller

September 4, 2007

Jeff -- Sincere condolences to you and your family.

Jim McAuliffe

September 4, 2007

Joanne -

We know how close you were to your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Jim McAuliffe and Robin Gilbert

Linda Landry

September 4, 2007

Jennifer, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

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