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Grace Bruce Obituary

Bruce, Grace C. LATHAM Grace C. Bruce, 93, of Latham, beloved wife of the late Donald R. Bruce, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Schuyler Ridge Health Care Facility in Clifton Park. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Farrell) McNamara. Grace was a graduate of Watervliet High School and attended comptometer school in the Capital District. A Latham resident since 1949, she was a longtime communicant of St. Ambrose Church in Latham. Her greatest joy in life was raising her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her loving children, Thomas D. (Sandra) Bruce of Bradenton, Fla., Ann Carol (Ralph) Moore of Seattle, Wash., John Kevin Bruce of New Baltimore, Mark J. (Mary) Bruce of Clifton Park, and Janice (Jim) Cannatella of Long Island. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment will be next to her husband in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Troy. For information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 1, 2010.

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Joe & Dolores Conroy

October 2, 2010

Tom & Sandy

We were saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. She must have found comfort in that you were there at the end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

-Mrs. Nancy Acemoglu

October 1, 2010

Dear Mark, Ann, Janice and Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear Mother. She was a pleasure to know.
You all by far are one of the kindest,most wonderful families I have ever worked with.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Nancy Acemoglu

Sanford N. Finkel

October 1, 2010

With sincerest condolences to the family.

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