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Mildred Grinter Obituary

Mildred C. Grinter Ballston LakeMildred C. Grinter, 90, passed away September 26, 2013. Mildred was born on February 18, 1923 in Hudson, NY. She retired from the New York State Dept. of Labor many years ago. She was involved in the DAV and was a lifelong member of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She enjoyed camping, baking and riding on the back of a motorcycle. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Willis H. Grinter Jr., who died in 1999. She is survived by two sons, James H. Grinter and his wife, Bonnie of Galway, NY and Paul R. Grinter, Christine M. Grinter of Richmond VA. Mildred is also survived by five grandchildren. Mildred will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family and her many lifelong friends and neighbors. All are welcome to attend a memorial service which will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 547 Saratoga Rd. Glenville, NY 12302. Interment will be private in Vale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mildred's name to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Grinter family would like to give special thanks to Mildred's friends and neighbors that allowed her to remain in her home until the final days of her passing.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Oct. 2, 2013.

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October 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thomas Potts

October 4, 2013

Our prayers are with you.
Thomas and Deborah Potts

Bart & Colleen Germond

October 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Life can be awfully tough sometimes.

COLLEEN AND DICK SWEET

October 4, 2013

ALL OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MILLIE'S LOVED ONES. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY. GREAT COOK, GREAT BAKER. ENJOYED OUR TIME TOGETHER.

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Sue Ellen Harrington

October 3, 2013

A MOM is one of the most important people in the world. Although she is no longer in our world, she is and always will be in our hearts. My prayers go out to all of the family.

October 3, 2013

Thinking of all of you..rest in peace Mildred....Pat and Patrick Szabo

Carol Grinter

October 2, 2013

Rest in peace grandma

October 2, 2013

Thinking of you and keeping Mildred in prayer...she is now at peace.

October 2, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

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