Albert Grass

Albert E. Grass, DVM WEST BRATTLEBORO - Albert Everett Grass, DVM, son of the late Juna (Fields) and William Grass, passed away on November 13, 2010. "Doc", as he was known by many, was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. While at the University, he served in the Army Air Force for one year prior to graduation. He then went on to Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine, earning the degree of Docter of Veterinary Medicine. Doc then began a career he loved and practiced for close to sixty years. Besides his veterinary practice, Dr. Grass raised, trained and raced standardbred horses, wintering them in Pinehurst, N.C. for many years and racing at tracks including Hinsdale, N.H. and Saratoga, N.Y. Dr. Grass was a past president of the New England Veterinary Medical Association, past president of the New England Sulky Championships, past National vice-president of Harness Horses International, past president of the Western Northeastern Harness Association, and past president of the Vermont Veterinary Association. Dr. Grass leaves his beloved wife, Deirdre Kelleher, his children, Linda Poling and her husband, Barclay, of Raleigh, N.C., Dr. William Grass and his wife, Elizabeth, of Greenfield, Ma. and Dr. Jeffrey Grass and his wife Lorrie, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a sister, Juna Grass Reid, of Bow, NH, a sister Bertha Marcotte and her husband Frank, of Summit, N.J., and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother William Grass, a sister Jean Grass Carmosino, and grandson Nicholas Grass. Services will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, it is requested contributions in memory of Doc be sent to the Nicholas Grass Scholarship Fund, c/o Community Foundation of Western Mass., PO Box 15769, Springfield, MA 01115, a charity of one's choice, or simply do something helpful for someone in need. Time Is Too slow for those who wait Too swift for those who fear Too long for those who grieve Too short for those who rejoice But for those who love, time is Eternity Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home of Greenfield, MA is assisting the family with arrangements.