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Grace Anas Obituary

Grace L. (George) Anas, 83, of Worcester died on Wednesday, September 17th in Saint Vincent Hospital after a short illness surrounded by her family.

Her husband of 40 years, Thoma P. "Maqo" Anas died in 1990. Mrs. Anas is survived by a son, Philip R. Anas and his wife Elaine of Worcester; three daughters, Barbara J. Sylvia and her husband Michael of Waban, MA, Tina M. McNamara and her husband Bruce of Auburn and Diane L. Anas and her companion Deborah Thomas of Auburn; two sisters, Annie George of Brockton, MA and Julia Tasi of Worcester; seven grandchildren, Michael and Keri Sylvia, Philip Jr., Elizabeth Cora, and Thoma Anas, and Molly and Jamie McNamara, and many nephews and nieces.

Grace was born in Brockton, MA daughter of the late John and Cora (Bibi) George and attended the Brockton Schools. She is predeceased by a brother Peter George and a sister Mary Dhimitri.

Mrs. Anas owned Commercial Fruit, a family business with her husband. She was a member of St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church and enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren, especially attending and watching their sports activities. For the last five years she attended Summit Elder Care.

The funeral will be held on Monday, September 22nd from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St. with a Funeral Service at 10 AM in St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury St. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are on Sunday, September 21st from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home with a Trisagion Service at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or to Summit Elder Care, 277 East Mountain Street, Worcester, MA 01606.

For directions and an online guestbook please visit

www.Royfuneral.com



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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2008.

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Alisa (Padavano) Deveau

September 22, 2008

Diane, Tina, and Family,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Tina Conley

September 21, 2008

I just want to say im very sorry for your loss,you are a wonderful family my prayers are with you all.

paula Alano

September 21, 2008

Dear Tina & Family,

Our condolences for the loss of your mother. I truly appreciated your presence at the services thursday
9/18/08 for my late mother. I can truly say that I know what your going thru at this moment. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Best Regards,

Paula Alano

raymond wyman

September 20, 2008

sorry to hear of graces passing....my condolences..ray safeway transportation

September 20, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Becky Baker & Family

gloria english

September 20, 2008

sorry for your losse of a great women i was a cna at summit elder care

steven doray

September 19, 2008

doray family sorry to hear you mother died

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