Shirley Agnes Grade

Thinking of this accomplished and beloved soul. May she rest in peace.

Remembering a special woman and the family she anchored.

So many memories of knitting retreats at Mankas. Shirley was a force of nature. My heart goes out to Margaret.

I have always loved the Grade family, knowing some of them, growing up in Elm Grove. Tom was the closest, our early teen crushes and finally the first kiss after months of long telephone conversations and staring at each other across the playground. After graduating from St Mary's we qualified to attend the Teen Dance at the Fire House. Awkward dancing, and a looong stroll to the walls around the swimming pool, followed by an even more awkward but definite kiss. Beautifully sweet and...