Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Clinton, Massachusetts
CLINTON
Robert W. Grady, 92, formerly of Nelson St., Clinton, and Hall Ave., Sterling, died Monday, December 12, 2011, in Oakdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Boylston, after an illness. His wife of 47 years, Dorothy A. (Pratt) Grady, died in 1989.
He leaves two sons, E. Russell Grady and his wife, Dorothy, with whom he lived, and Gary F. Grady, all of Clinton; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews; and close family friends, James & Brian Camara, both of Clinton. He was predeceased by his son, Robert W. Grady, Jr., who died in 2005, and an infant daughter, Amy Marie Grady, who died in 1941. Three siblings, Ruth Hanney, Irene Kelley & James Grady, and his dear friend & companion, Jean Heighton, also predeceased him.
Bob was born in Dorchester and raised in Clinton, the son of William H. and Helen A. (O'Toole) Grady. He was a graduate of Clinton High School.
For 32 years, Bob worked as an electrician at Wyman-Gordon Corp., North Grafton, retiring in 1984.
He was a life member of St. John the Evangelist Church, and a former member of the "Burdett Hill Celtics" Softball Team. For 15 years, he served on the Board of Health for the Town of Clinton, and was the proud recipient of the Clinton Leprechaun Society's Schillelagh Award. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, swimming and sailing at his home on Lake Wauschacum.
Bob's Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December, 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Bob to: Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation, (D.B.A.) c/o Dawn Baumgardner, 20 Tracey Lynn Lane, W. Seneca, NY 14224. The McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., is directing arrangements.
To the family of Bob, sorry for your loss. Bob rest in Peace.
Tony Sulkoski
December 17, 2011 | Brunswick, ME
Sorry to the family for your loss, Rest in Peace Bob.
December 17, 2011
sorry to read of the loss of robert. he was the last of my first cousins on the grady side...he was a very nice and handsome man. i am sorry i was unable to make the funeral......if u ever do a grady tree fb me...josie grady bransfield
josie bransfield
December 17, 2011 | Sandown, NH
Russ,Dottie and family,my condolences to you all for your loss of a father,father-in-law and a grandfather. May you alway hold all the good memories very close to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Alan Baer
December 15, 2011 | Worcester, MA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May's God's presence give you comfort and strength. Cliff Foster
Cliff Foster
December 15, 2011 | New Alexandria, PA
Julie, Matthew, Nathaniel and your entire family... you are in our thoughts at this time of your tremendous loss. May you know you are kept in loving thoughts. The Hendleys
December 15, 2011
My heart goes out to the whole Grady family. May the memories of your father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend live in your hearts forever. God bless.
Amy Lee
December 14, 2011 | Clinton, MA
I am thinking of each of you, and am so grateful to have known Pa for so many years. He was a kind and gentle presence in our lives and a huge part of Bob's life. I send big hugs to everyone.
Susan Grady
December 14, 2011 | Denver, CO
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis ,michelle Hatstat
December 14, 2011 | Clinton, MA
