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Grace Earley Obituary

Grace A. (Heffernan) Earley, 88, of Worcester died Sun., Aug. 10 in the Coleman House. She leaves a son, John J. Earley of Worcester; a brother, William R. Heffernan of Auburn and Martha's Vineyard; two sisters, Mary Grenier of Tempe, AZ and Ruth Traynor of Leicester; several nieces and nephews, among them, a special thanks to Nancy and Amiela Fournier and Cathy Lehman. She was born in Worcester, daughter of William and Grace (Tisdell) Heffernan and graduated from Auburn High School and Salter Secretarial School.

Grace worked at Crompton Knowles Co. and then at Heffernan Press, before retiring. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Coleman House for their tender loving care.

Funeral Services are private. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Coleman House Activities Fund, 112 W. Main St., Northborough, 01532. CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. is handling arrangements. To place an on-line condolence, please visit.

www.callahanfay.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 12, 2008.

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August 22, 2008

John,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I hope all is going well with you. Take care.
Liz R

Ann Carlson Crane

August 12, 2008

To Grace's Family
I met Grace when I was a 19 year old novice keypunch operator at
Crompton Knowles. She was my
supervisor, but much more. She
made me feel welcome to an
atmosphere unknow to such a yourng
person. I remember especially one day when she invited some of us to'
have lunch at her home. We had a
waldorf salad which was delicious.
I am now 71, and still remember her
kindness.

Friends in Leicester

August 12, 2008

Ruth,
We were sad to hear the news about your sister,and we've got you and all of your family in our prayers and thoughts.

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