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Grace Castle "(Eddy)" Castle

1937 - 2013

BORN

1937

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Vincent Funeral Home - Simsbury

880 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, Connecticut

Grace Castle Obituary



Grace (Eddy) Castle, 76, of Tariffville, beloved wife of Roger L. Castle, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at John Dempsey Hospital. She was born June 1, 1937 in Hartford, daughter of the late Julian B. and Edith (Messenger) Eddy and had lived in West Hartford prior to moving to Tariffville in 1965. Grace was a graduate of the Class of 1955 of Hall High School in West Hartford and attended the University of Connecticut. Grace was Secretary for Tow Path Gardens in West Hartford for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, nature, needlework, was a huge fan of NASCAR Racing and an avid reader. Besides her loving husband of 56 years, she is survived by her son, Donald Castle and his wife Janice of Willington; her daughter, Deborah C. Moylan of Windsor; her grandchildren Jenna Hoyt and her husband Tom, Brittany Castle and Daniel, Tyler and Evan Moylan; her sister Phyllis Beach and her husband Edward, and her sister-in-law Claire Eddy. She was predeceased by an infant sister, Judith Eddy and her brother, Julian B. Eddy, Jr. There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 23rd, 12 NOON at the Simsbury Cemetery, 16 Plank Hill Road in Simsbury. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 or to Simsbury Social Services, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury CT 06070. Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Grace's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 17, 2013.

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Amy Humphrey D'Agata

November 18, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May Mrs. Castle rest in peace. Amy

Jean Hazen

November 17, 2013

Don and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I always remember Grace taking pictures of every family event. Because of her talent, I have many wonderful photos of everyone. My prayers are with you.

Doug Humphrey

November 17, 2013

Don and Debbie I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs C was always considered one of the "cool" mom's by us kids. I still make her current jelly/mustard mini hotdogs every Christmas. I think of her every time I do. Condolences to your family from mine. Godspeed Mrs C
Thank you for having a lasting impact on my life

Glenn Hall

November 17, 2013

Dear Debbie and Don,
Very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Wishing you comfort and peace.

Joan & Buddy Moylan

November 17, 2013

Debbie, please know that we are so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was my good friend and I have a lot of memories of her and I talking about three special boys that we shared. May she Rest in Peace. My thoughts are with you now and always.
J.

Helen Lapierre

November 17, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Castle family. A truly wonderful woman who touched not only my life, but so many others. There will always be a place in my heart for "Mom C."
Love, Helen, Jeff and Mikayla

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Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Simsbury Cemetery

16 Plank Hill Road, Simsbury, CT

Funeral services provided by:

Vincent Funeral Home - Simsbury

880 Hopmeadow Street PO Box 335, Simsbury, CT 06070

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