Mildred P. Grinnell

COHASSET — Mildred P. (Thomson) Grinnell, age 86, a resident of Cohasset since 1957, died Friday, August 1, 2008.

Known fondly to all as "Tish", she was born, raised, and educated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada graduating from Mills College in Oakland, CA with a degree in Fine Arts. Tish was a renowned floral designer who exhibited, taught, and judged flower arranging at Garden Clubs and flower shows across the North East. She held the distinction of winning top honors at the New England Flower Show for many years exhibiting last in 2005 at age 83. She was also a longtime member and past President of the Cohasset Garden Club, and was very active in the community.

Tish was the beloved wife of 65 years of James B. Grinnell of Cohasset and the loving mother of Martha B. Grinnell of Hope, BC, James B. Grinnell, Jr., of Mattapoisett, MA, Ann H. Grinnell of Kittery Point, ME., Richard T. Grinnell of Scituate, MA, Charles M. Grinnell of Groton, MA., and Matthew P. Grinnell of Merrimac, MA. She is also survived by her sister, Madge McCririck of Vancouver, BC; her grandchildren, Lucy, Geoffrey, Jody, Noel, Charlie, Lydia, Dean, Samuel, Emma, Margaret, Hannah, and Sarah; and her great-grandchild, Miles.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 12, at 11:30am at the Second Congregational Church, 43 Highland Ave., Cohasset. Visiting hours omitted. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tish's memory may be made to the Appalachian Fund, c/o Second Congregation Church, 43 Highland Ave., Cohasset, Ma. 02025.

For an online guestbook, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com