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"Connie" Of Cambridge, July 17. Age 85. Died peacefully after a short illness at Mount Auburn Hospital, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Cranston, RI to Helen and Sherman Grant, Connie was a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design in both graphic design and fine arts. She leaves her devoted husband of 60 years, Ernest, her daughters, Leslie and Susan, sons, Christopher and Robert, grandchildren, Andrew, Chris, Sahara, Liam, Connor and JaYi. Cherished sister of Patricia Metcalfe of Cranston and brother Edward of Bangkok Thailand. She was properly named, being a constant supporter of her children and grandkids where her positive outlook served as an inspiration for them during times of celebration and challenge. Connie has many friends in West Cambridge where she was an active member of the community, showing her work in numerous exhibits at the Cambridge Art Association. Connie has been a long-time member of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Harvard Square where she formerly served as chair of the religious education committee and co-director of the Edna Stebbins Art Gallery. A memorial service is being planned for a future date. Contributions in her memory may be sent to First Parish in Cambridge, 3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
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for CONSTANCE KIRWAN
Johanna Henning
January 16, 2022
I loved her so much.
Thank you for sharing her with me.
Cob Carlson
August 30, 2015
Mrs. Kirwan was a wonderful and loving mom and an extremely gifted artist. I loved her use of color and wild images. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have met her and experienced her warmth, good energy and vitality.
Judy Summersby
July 29, 2015
Connie welcomed each of us into her house and her heart as
We gathered together to dye and decorate Easter Eggs in the Ukrainian style. She was a master at this art and inspired our small group of
Women friends to do our best with patience and determination.
The best part of the evening was being with Connie who was
A gracious and generous host and a lovely companion for this endeavor.
She inspired me very much and I hope to continue this craft in her creative and Joyous spirit.
We will miss her dearly.
Judy Summersby
Jane and Tom Martin
July 24, 2015
To Ernie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Connie's passing. She was a wonderful and remarkable person, full of love and caring for others, and her art. She will be greatly missed in the community, and I will miss her each holiday season when she and Linda hosted "arts and crafts" evenings with wreath making, Easter egg dying, painting on Thursdays, and many other occasions. Connie was a true and dedicated friend. Years ago Tom and I visited her and Ernie at Rock Harbor, and saw the walls filled with her beautiful watercolors evoking the sea, marsh and harbor haze. A talented artist, Connie balanced her art and family. Thinking of all of you-
Love, Jane and Tom
Ethan Contini-Field
July 23, 2015
Connie has been such a light and a blessing at First Parish in Cambridge. We will miss her charm and spirit. Holding Ernie and the rest of the family in our thoughts.
July 22, 2015
To Leslie and Her Family,
You have my condolences for the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Robert Bosso
July 22, 2015
To Leslie and Her Family,
Condolences for the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Robert Bosso
Michael and Walter Sullivan
July 20, 2015
To the Kirwan Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michael and Walter Sullivan
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