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Carole Grinstead Obituary

Carole A. Grinstead

82, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 12, 1937 in Wyandotte, MI, to Edward and Virginia Englehardt. Carole graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio in 1955. She worked for 20 years as an optometric assistant. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the love and heart of her life.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Tinkler. Carole is survived by her husband of 61 years, David Grinstead; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Charles Nielsen; daughter, Tami Bahney (Mark Greku); granddaughter, Meghan (David) Taylor; grandson, Kristopher (Jessica) Devening; grandson, Timothy (Ariadna) Devening; great-grandsons, Kobe and Xavier Taylor, and Walter Devening; and great-granddaughter, Emma Devening.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at North Canton Grace United Methodist Church, 1720 Schneider Rd. N.W., North Canton, OH 44720. The family will hold a graveside service after the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Canton Grace United Methodist Church. Many thanks to the caring heroes at Aultman Hospice and Compassionate Care.

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Published by The Repository on Jan. 23, 2020.

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Emma Devening

June 8, 2022

Miss you so much! I will always remind Walter of the amazing person you were and, such a caring great-grandma! I miss you so much and wish you were here.

The Spathiphyllum Plant

a loved one

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Diana & Jerrry Kostelny

January 23, 2020

Dave and Family,
We are so sorry for your precious loss!
Our friendship of Many years has always brought
lots of fun, laughs, tears, and enjoyable times.
Carole will be missed, but we all have to find Peace in knowing she no longer suffers.
We pray that your wonderful memories of 61 years together will bring you much comfort in the days to come. We are here for you always!
With Sympathy, Prayers, and Much Love.

R.I.P. Dear Friend

Tim & Sheryl Myers

January 23, 2020

Dave;

You have our deepest sympathy over the passing of Carole.

We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron and Rosemary Ault

January 23, 2020

David, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May found memories of your life with Carol ease your pain.

Ron andRosemary Ault

January 23, 2020

D

George and Midge Wagner

January 23, 2020

Dave We both offer our deepest sympathy at
this time of your sorrow

George and Midge

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a loved one

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Eleanor Grinstead

January 23, 2020

David & extended family,
Your marriage to Carole was a match made in Heaven. I enjoyed hearing about your travels together. She always told stories of her wonderful family and was so proud of them. May she rest in peace.
Sister-in-law,
Eleanor Grinstead

Gary and Connie Guist

January 23, 2020

David and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time as you honor and say a final goodbye to to Carole. May her memory be eternal.

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