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Grace Atwell Obituary

Grace J. Atwell ScotiaGrace J. Atwell, 88, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Baptist Nursing Home, Scotia, NY. Born August 26, 1925 in Schenectady, NY to the late Phillip and Sophie (Rear) Jerome. She was a lifetime resident and went to Nott Terrace High School. Grace was a secretary, corp audit staff at GE in Schenectady. Grace was active in Schenectady Light Opera Company, was a volunteer usher at Proctors Theatre and recipient of the Volunteer Usher of the Year Award. She loved tennis, walks through the park with her dog Babe, her friends and the Yankees. Grace was united in marriage to E. Dale Atwell on February 2, 1947 in Schenectady. Survivors include her children, Elaine (Michael) Smart, Don (Pak) Atwell, Wendy (Todd) Benjamin; grandchildren, Robert (Lisa) Dalton, Katie Russo, Brad (Pollie) Benjamin, Scott Benjamin, Amy Benjamin and George (Karen) Atwell; and eight great-grandchildren; sister, Glenna Pease and brother, Raymond Jerome. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Lindman. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Contributions may be made to Proctors Theatre, Schenectady Light Opera Company or Schenectady Catholic Charities (Dayhaven Program).

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Mar. 22, 2014.

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March 26, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family. May the " God of all comfort" bring you peace during this very distressing time. 2 Cor 1:3; JF

Theresa Shiely Varsoke

March 24, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Grace's passing. I remember her well. To the children.....many memories were had at your home in the 60's. Love to you all as another chapter closes.

Giuseppe (Joe) Savona

March 24, 2014

Grace was like a second Mom to us on the GE Corporate Audit Staff. We knew her for a short time, but she was a comfort to hear and laugh with as we were away from our families for extended periods of time. She cared for us like we were her children. Our condolences to the family.

M. Lee

March 23, 2014

so sorry to hear of Grace's passing, be comforted remembering the good memories shared together, and look to our LORD who promises to bring an end to our pain, suffering and death

Richard Bove

March 22, 2014

It was my privilege to acquaint myself with Grace during visits with my Uncle Mike at the Baptist Center. Although my actual contact with her was limited, I strongly sensed a lady of great poise, dignity and integrity. Illness and debility did not diminish these fine qualities from her. I wish for Grace eternal peace, and for her family, a measure of consolation.

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