Esther Grace Earl

Esther Grace Earl, 16, of Quincy, formerly of Medway died August 25 in Childrens Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a four year battle with thyroid cancer. Esther was the daughter of Wayne and Lori (Krake) Earl of Quincy. Born in Beverly, August 3, 1994, Esther had lived throughout Massachusetts especially in Haverhill, Medway and for the past three years in Quincy. Esther also lived for a time in Saudi Arabia and France, where her father, a missionary had worked. Esther had completed the ninth grade at North Quincy High School. She loved people and enjoyed communicating with them. She used the computer and the internet to stay in touch with many friends throughout the world. Esther was a very creative person who loved art. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Abby and Evangeline Earl and brothers, Graham and Abraham Earl all of Quincy. She is also survived by her grandparents Ken and Peggy Krake of San Antonio, Texas and Wayne and Penny Earl of Hot Springs, S.D. Esther is also survived by many aunts and uncles, cousins, friends and two cats and a dog. Her funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 29 in the Medway Village Church, Village Street Medway at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery Medway. Calling hours will be on Saturday from 4-7 in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber St. Medway. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Friends of Esther Earl, 118 Billings St., Quincy, MA 02171 or the HP Alliance, PO Box 441640, West Somerville, MA 02144 / gifts for Ether.