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GRACE WHERRY Obituary

WHERRY--Grace Elizabeth, died October 22, daughter of the late Martha Herzig and Francis T. Maloney, United States Senator from Connecticut. Attended Trinity College and Yale School of Music. Retired age 85. Personal assistant to playwright S.N. Behrman. Over 45 years at Harold Matson and Curtis Brown literary agencies. Survived by daughter, Liza (John) and Toby (Sarah) and three cherished grandsons: Jesse, Robbie, and Charlie. Interment private, Middlebury, VT beside former husband Toby Wherry. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated: Family Focus Adoption Services, 54-40 Little Neck Parkway, Suite 4, Little Neck, NY 11362.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 23, 2013.

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Susan Barkin

November 14, 2013

Dearest Liza,
This is a difficult time. You wrote a beautiful obituary for your mother.
She is no longer in pain.

Anne Hemenway

October 27, 2013

Fare thee well to Dear Grace! You will always be in our hearts. Comfort and condolences to Liza, Toby and family. love, Anne, John and Russell

Katrina Thomas

October 26, 2013

Grace was a kind and generous friend when we were neighbors on the upper East Side in the 1970's.

Karin Pechanek

October 26, 2013

Liza & Family,
We are sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wishing you peace, comfort and strength, with love and sympathy, Karin, Jerry, Julie & Kaity Pechanek

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