WILLIAM-GRACE-Obituary

WILLIAM R. GRACE

Reading, Massachusetts

Nov 1, 1932 – May 4, 2022 (Age 89)

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BORN
November 1, 1932
DIED
May 4, 2022
AGE
89
LOCATION
Reading, Massachusetts

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GRACE, William R. Of Reading, May 4, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn R. (Blanchard) Grace. Devoted father of Ruth E. Gosselin and her husband Michael, Martha J. Nazzaro and her husband Rick and Andrew W. Grace and his wife Patty. Loving grandfather of Sarah Kelly and her husband Michael, Joshua Gosselin and his wife Chantal, Alex Damore and his wife Vicki, Jonathan Nazzaro and Keith Grace and also the loving great-grandfather of Connor and Chloe Carolyn Kelly. Cherished brother of Jessie L. Smith of FL and her late husband Del and the late Virginia Woodbury and her husband Stephen Woodbury of Topsfield. Funeral Services and Burial are private and there are no Visiting Hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill's memory to the Unitarian Universalist Church, 239 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867. Bill was a veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Navy. For online guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

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I am so sorry to see this news of Bill's passing. After working at Gillette all day, on Monday evenings he would work at my father's drug store (Dee Pharmacy), just up from the Reading Depot. Bill was a Registered Pharmacist, and liked to keep his hand in the retail end of the business, as well as the research side. He had a dignified kindness that was very impressive to my young mind. Later, we became neighbors and would chat as he and his wife would take a walk together. These are...

Dear Ruth and your family, I send my most honorable, heart felt sorrow at the loss of your precious Dad. Your total care and respect for him all the way has been more than admirable. The Good Lord has seen your work. You will be rewarded. Last, he is with your Mom, were he would now choose to be. Love to you, your Friend Cheryl

To the family of William Grace:
So very sorry to hear the sad news- Mr Grace was a wonderful gentleman -
We will miss seeing him at our practice-
Our heartfelt condolences to all

To the family, Bill was the personification of "grace" and so welcoming to me as the interim minister at Reading several years ago. He and his wife opened their home to me and my husband, Howard, and gave special insights into the life of the Unitarian Universalist Church and the town of Reading. I will never forget the amazing grace of Bill and I know the Church membership, family and friends will miss him so very much. I join them in this loss but also in remembering the wonderful...

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