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George Grimes Obituary
Born in Dover, April 5, 1940, he was the son of George H. and Juliette (Labranche) Grimes. He was a 1958 graduate of Dover High School, he then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1963.
George had a 35-year career with the United Parcel Service and since his retirement has spent summers at Little Ossipee Lake in North Waterboro, Maine and winters in Largo, Fla.
He is survived by his wife of 45-years, Eula "Midge" (Hooper) Grimes; two daughters, Jennifer Dupré and husband, Marc, of Wellesley, Mass., Kathleen Baird and husband, David, of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren, Madeleine Dupré, Isabelle Dupré and Sophia Baird. He also leaves a brother, Richard Grimes and wife, Penny, of Dover; two sisters, Helen Baron and husband, Lucien, of Greenville, S.C., and Bernadine Walsh and husband, William, of Portsmouth, an uncle and nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at the Parish of the Assumption, St. Mary Church, corner of Chestnut and Third streets. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. before the Mass at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover, NH.
Memorials in his name may be made to the NH Heart Association, 2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101-2244 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9956.
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for George Grimes
Ray Wilbur
December 4, 2010
Dear Midge and Family,
We were very saddened to learn of George's unexpected passing on Nov.19. We were Downeast at the time and have only recently learned of your tragedy. Our blessings and prayers continue on your behalf. We will try to contact you later.
Ray and Jean Wilbur
Jack Hogg
December 3, 2010
Dear Midge and Family,My very deepest sympathy in your sudden loss
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Georges sudden passing.
He was a great guy and I will certainly miss my chats with him on my visits to grand shores
Jack
Dave and Carol McCoole
November 27, 2010
Dear Midge, Jennifer, Katie and families,
We were so sad to learn of your sudden loss, we hope the memories of happier times will bring you some comfort during these very sad days.
With sincere sympathy,
Dave and Carol McCoole
Sara Adam
November 26, 2010
Dearest Midge and family,
I am so sorry and shocked to hear about George's passing. I know exactly what you are going through and am so sorry you are having to deal with this now. You are in my thoughts and prayers and hope to see you when I come down to Florida in March. Take Care Sara Adam, Jim, Jane and Josh Beckett
Paul Callahan
November 26, 2010
We were shocked and saddened to hear of George's passing. We were so happy to see him at our 50th High School Reunion. It was always fun to hear George and Paul reminisce about their teenage years. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Louise Callahan
Mary Rhinehardt
November 26, 2010
Dear Midge, Jennifer and Katie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Kelley
November 25, 2010
Dear Midge, Katie and Jennifer,
I just heard the news this morning from my mother, I am so sorry to hear about George. We all are truly saddend by the news. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the times we came to visit you at Christmas time. You both hold a very special place in our hearts. Thinking of you all as you go through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Cheryl Frontin Kelley
Patricia Walsh Collins
November 24, 2010
Dear Midge and family, Bernie and Bill called me about Georgeie. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you all peace and wonderful memories of a happy family. With love, Pat Walsh Collins
Roger & Maureen Smith
November 24, 2010
Midge & family: We wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. George was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
Mike & Betty Holtham
November 24, 2010
Dear Midge & Family, We were so shocked to hear of George passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
November 23, 2010
Dear Midge & family - I just learned this morning of your terrible loss. George was always so pleasant and a great guy. I now live in Center Ossipee and was unable to attend the services this morning. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy,
Annette (Bedard) Cockburn and family.
November 23, 2010
With deepest sympathy to all of you in your time of loss.
Remembering George and family as neighbors in years past...
Sincerely,
Kathy Watters Toof
Barbara Watters
November 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy and Perry Hooper
November 22, 2010
So very sorry that we couldn't attend the funeral, but we were both there in spirit. George was such a good man and he always made you feel welcome in his home. Even though I probably am one of the newer members of the Hooper family, he welcomed me as one of the "outlaws" of the family. I will always remember his smiling face. He will be missed. May God give Midge and their daughters,son-in-laws, and grandkids the strength to bear their loss. May the good memories keep your heart strong. He will always be with you in your hearts. He is only a prayer away. Love to you all.
Sue & Tim Brady
November 22, 2010
Midge, Jennifer, and Katie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The world is a smaller place without George and his smile, joys, and immmense love for each of you.
You are in our prayers.
Jason Hooper
November 22, 2010
I was very sorry to hear about Uncle George's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
isabella pichardo
November 22, 2010
midge
i miss georgie. i love you midge. xoxoxo
Jennifer & Georgie 4/10
Jen & Chad Hickman
November 22, 2010
Midgie and family - Words cannot express how sad and shocked we were to hear about Georgie. Georgie was such a wonderful man. He was always willing to help no matter the task - I don't think "no" was really in his vocabulary. We will miss him so very much. The world has lost a great man. We will miss you Georgie....
Midge & family - you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you - Chad & Jennifer Hickman
Steve Simonton
November 22, 2010
Aunt Midge, Jennifer, and Katie,
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle George's passing. I will always remember what a kind and gracious host he was whenever we visited and how he took a genuine interest in what others had to say. He was a great guy and will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with you all.
Mary-Lou, Cheryl-Ann, Katie & Colleen & Ken (Chardos) Roberge
November 22, 2010
My Dearest Midge, Jennifer & Fam., Katie & Family:
Please know my heart goes out to ALL of you. (My girls feel the same.) We know how very hard it is to lose the love of our life and your special Dad. George had such a wonderful smile and caring way about him. He had a charm and specialness about him that touched everyone that knew him. He was always willing to help and share his special love. He cared so much for you, Midge, and your lovely daughters, Jennifer and Katie. He was super proud of his family. His face would always light up, when he spoke of any of you. I never have had the pleasure of seeing him with his grandchildren but knowing how wonderful he was with my girls, when they were young, I can very well imagine.
I know the great sense of loss you are all feeling. Please know I am here always, if you need someone to talk with, that has been there. May the love that you shared with your loving husband and Dad help you to get through this very painful time.
I have to think that the Good Lord has a beautiful army of loving men to do his work. My prayer is that they all get to reunite in heaven, and share the wonderful laughs, smiles and love, they brought us, on earth. Please know George will be put in my daily prayers, as well as, on our prayer list at Church. Of course, I will be praying for each of you too. May God give you the strength to get through all that is ahead and may he give you great comfort and peace.
My love to each and every one of you. I love you all. You, your girls (and George) hold a very special place in my heart, always.
November 22, 2010
To Midge and family, There are no words to express how saddened and shocked we were to hear of Georges sudden death. He was a really wonderful person and friend and will be greatly missed at Grand shores.Let the memories of all the good times help you this. Lois and Terry
November 22, 2010
Midge and Family. Paul and I deeply sorry for your loss. George was most respected and loved.
Paul and Marie Motink
November 22/10
November 22, 2010
Dear Midge,Jennifer and family, and Katie and family,
Paul and I were shocked and saddened to hear of George's untimely death. He was such a great guy. The universe has lost a very special man! He was always so eager to give us an update on his "girls". He was so proud of his family(rightly so)and you all brought him much joy. Though he lived for too-short a time, he lived fully. Not many folks can say that.
We are so sorry for you all and hope that memories of that GREAT smile and other wonderful things and times will sustain you.
Sincerest condolences.
Fondly,
Martha and Paul Cox
Michelle (Grenier) McKenney
November 22, 2010
Aunt Helen,
I am sorry for the loss of your brother. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
November 22, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND FAMILY
LOUISE PETER WELCH
Juliann (Hooper) Rackliff
November 22, 2010
Midge, Jennifer & family and Katie & family,
I am also truly saddened to hear about George. He was always kind and friendly to me, one of my favorite uncles. And even though our families have drifted apart, I still have good memories of him and all of you. May the love he gave to all of you be strong enough to get you through the difficult days ahead. With heartfelt sympathy - Julie & Butch Rackliff
Dick Patton
November 22, 2010
Midge, Katie & Jennifer: Very shocking & sad news. I have fond memories of his kindness & concern for others facing difficulties. My sincerest sympathy. May your faith comfort and uphold you during these difficult days.
Joanne Grimes Sergeant
November 22, 2010
Aunt Midge, Jennifer, and Katie,
I am so sorry to hear the shocking news of Uncle George's death. I wish I could be with you today to convey my condolences in person. But at the very least, I want you to know I am thinking of you, and my kind and generous Uncle George.
Margaret & Jim McKay
November 22, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sherry Hooper Gagne
November 21, 2010
Dear Aunt Midge, Jennifer and Katie-
We send you our deepest sympathy and we are truly saddened for all of you. When I think of George I see and will always remember his ready smile and kind words. He loved all of you so much and was so very proud of his daughters and your families- you could always see it in his smile when he spoke of you. Our hearts and thoughts are with you- Love, Sherry, Greg, Mitch and Annie
Joann Hooper
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge and Family,
So sorry for your sudden loss of George. Many years have passed since we have seen each other but I am wishing you comfort and peace and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Love- Joann
Clint/Liz Brady
November 21, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of George's sudden passing. You, Katie and Jennifer are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss him so much.
george&marilyn peters
November 21, 2010
midge and family;sincere condolences on george's intimely death.we will always remember the weekend at your camp and george's friendly and affable manner and his love for his family.how proud he was of his grandchildren.our prayers and thoughts are with you
Jess/Bonita Westfall
November 21, 2010
Midge & family,
We are very sad knowing we lost such a wonderful friend. He loved his family and friends and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Love and hugs to all, Jess & Nita
Donna and John Robertson
November 21, 2010
Midge and family: So very sorry about George's sudden death - we will all miss him at GSW and I will especially miss his wonderful hugs and stories about his dear family- he was so very proud of all of you ! Glad to be here in person to extend my sympathy in person.
Peggy& Norman Tutin
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge and family,
Norman and I are so very sorry to hear
the sad news about George,he was such a darling man.You and family are in our prayers.
Love to you all Peggy and Norman.
Richard & Linda Fudala
November 21, 2010
Midge & girls. We are so sorry about Georges passing. He was a wonderful person. You are in our prayers. Love, Dick & Linda Fudala
Florence Thompson
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge and family,
Bruce and I send our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. George was a kind, gentle family man. He will be greatly missed. All God's blessings to you and your family.
Love,
Bruce and Flo
Florence Thompson
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge and family,
Bruce and I send our heartfelt deepest sympathy to you and all your family. George was such a kind, gentle family man. God's blessings to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Love,
Bruce and Flo
Rod and Barb McKenney
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge and family,
We were so sorry to hear the news about George. May the love of your family and friends comfort you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge, Jennifer, Katie and Family,
We can not begin to tell you how sad we were to learn of George's passing.
He had such a passion for life and his family. It is our hopes that all the good memories you shared will help you through this most difficult time.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Barb,Dan Arnold and Family
Dover, NH
Angela Ricker (Grimes)
November 21, 2010
So very sorry to hear of your great loss. May your fond memories and love get you through this trying time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending much love, Angela
Patrick Barr
November 21, 2010
All of our thoughts are with you Midge, George was a great man. We shared some great times together, he will missed.
Love Patrick, Emma, Reghan and Addysen
Joanne & Geoff Barr
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge, Katie and Jennifer
Geoff and I send our deepest sympathies
to you. We thought the world of George. He was such a kind and generous man, who was always there to help. We have so many fond memories of our times together. We know how proud he was of and how much he loved his family. Our prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Thinking of you
with our love. Joanne and Geoff Barr
Mount Hope, Ontario Canada.
Patty & Kenny Dellane
November 21, 2010
Midge, Jennifer and Katie,
Words cannot describe the sadness we have in our hearts for your loss. George was such a wonderful man, always had a big hug and a kiss when we saw him! We have so many wonderful memories of our families together; dinners, the kids birthday parties,vacations, Grand Shores and the Lake! We are so glad we were able to spend some time with George and your family over the summer. We will miss him dearly and hold our fond memories very close to our hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All Our Love,
Patty, Kenny, Ashley, Stevie and Kaitlyn
Tony Chamberlain
November 21, 2010
Midge,
There is great sadness as i read of his passing. As many of us know he was a "peach" of a guy. Always a wonderful smile and a good laugh, so many laughs with the two of you over the years. This is truly a sad day in our lives. May God continue to Bless you and your family.
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge and Family, May God be with you and your family.Thinking of you with warm thoughts and sincere sympathy.Take care, Roy and Sharman Smith ( Grand Shores)
November 21, 2010
Midge and family, we are so sorry to learn of Georges passing and will miss him at grand shores. Wish we were closer to attend his service. Paul and Jean d'Entremont, aspen, nova scotia
November 21, 2010
Dear Midge,
We were shocked to hear of George's death and will certainly miss him at GSW.
Please kniow that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Marie and Sue Whalen
Judy Conley
The Anthonys
November 20, 2010
Your family is in my prayers and my heart is broken for you. Now is the time to find happiness in memories, now is the time to be comforted by your faith, now is the time to remember that you will see him again (but not for a long time please). I look forward to seeing you and giving you a big hug, but until then know that we are thinking of you! Take care and hang in there :) Love the Anthonys; Patty, Nick, Duke, Mairin, & Keala
Tracey Santa-Barbara
November 20, 2010
Midge, Jennifer and Katie,
My deepest sympathies to all of you in your sudden loss of George. I look back with such fond memories of our families at Sunday River and in Florida. I will cherish those times. George was a special man who always showed the utmost love for his family and friends. He will be sorely missed. Wish we lived closer, but know that we are with you in spirit and in our prayers. Take care during this difficult time. All my love,
Brian & Deb Morris
November 20, 2010
Midge, we are so sad to hear of your loss. George was a kind man, and a generous man, and we will miss his friendship. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family.
November 20, 2010
Dear Midge and family, I was saddened to read about George.I have fond memories that go way back. You and your family will be in our prayers.Maureen {Casey} and Ernie Connor Galveston, Tx
Mike & Kellye Wilson
November 20, 2010
In memory of your beloved husband and father George. His kind heart, gentle spirit and sense of humor will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Fran Poisson
November 20, 2010
Midge and family, I'm so sorry for your lose. George was an awesome friend. I will miss Sunday's visits with you and George.I will keep all of you in my prayers.May Jesus give you the strenght and courage to get pass this terrible tragedy.
November 20, 2010
To The Faimly Of George, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of George. I worked with him for many years at UPS. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wayne Grant
Rick & Arline Nickerson (Baron)
November 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jocelyn and Aaron Garganta
November 20, 2010
Aunt Midge, Jennifer and Katie,
There is no one on the planet like Uncle George and he will be sorely missed. There are no words to truly express the depth of this loss. I just wanted you to know that we love you all and there is not a day that goes by that we are not thankful for our family. So many great times, happy memories and laughs with him fill my heart today and will continue to fill my heart for years to come.
With Sincere Sympathy and Much Love,
Maryann & David Roberge
November 20, 2010
Midge: You and George were our first neighbors back in 1965, and I was so saddened to read of his passing. Our stay at 14 Church Street was memorable, and it was wonderful having you as friends. We will keep you in our prayers..can't imagine how it feels to lose your husband after 45 years! May God give you the strength and courage to get through this unfortunate time. Our warmest thoughts to you and your daughters.
Leona & Sammy Sarette
November 20, 2010
November 20, 2010
Midge,
Our sincere sympathy to you, Jennifer and Kate. We so enjoyed visiting with you and George at the 50th celebration of mutual friends. We will pray for you and your family at this difficult time.
November 19, 2010
Midge and family, I am so sorry for your loss. George will be in my prayers. Always, Carol McCabe
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