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Lea Grady Obituary
She was born on July 22, 1919, in Somersworth, New Hampshire, the daughter of George and Flora (Ruel) Vachon.
Lea grew up in Somersworth, attended St. Martin Academy and was employed by Stein Shoe Manufacturing as a stitcher and a shoe model.
Lea was the widow of Larry Gagne', who passed away in 1948 from polio. After 5 years a widow, she married James J. Grady and raised 4 children.
She will be remembered with much love by her family; she was a wonderful mother and a loving "Meme" to all who needed a Meme. Her gracious smile and generous spirit will always be held close to her family's heart.
Lea was predeceased by husbands, Larry Gagne' and James J. Grady; siblings, Ida Fogarty, Richard Vachon, Arthur Vachon, Valmore Vachon, Palma Corbin, Irene Seger and Pauline Bergeron; grandchildren, Jill Bisson Politte, Wayne Merritt, Kevin Grady, Kelly Grady, Penny Jean Bisson, Edward G. Hudson; daughter-in-law, Mary Grady and son-in-law, Edward F. Hudson.
Survivors include her children, Robert Gagne' and his wife, Lorraine, Jeannine Bisson Hudson, James Grady Jr., and Ronald Grady; 14 Grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at the Bernier Funeral Home, 49 South Street, Somersworth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2015, at St. Martin Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, 120 Maple Street, Somersworth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, N.H. 03101. For online condolences and to view the extended obituary, visit: www.bernierfuneralhome.net. Care for the Grady and Gagne family has been entrusted to the Bernier Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lea Grady
Timothy and Judith Mullaney
July 13, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maureen Brenneis
July 7, 2015
I also grew up on Highland St. I truly don't ever remember Mrs Grady without a smile. Perhaps she lived to such a rip old age from the hundreds of times she walked up that hill. Sympathies to you and yours
American Heart Association
July 5, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Ray Guilbault
July 5, 2015
Mike,Tim & family
So sorry to hear about your Grand mother
Our sympathy to all.Ray&Claire Guilbault and Family
Maureen Grady
July 4, 2015
Dear Bob, Jeannine, Jimmy & Ron, So sorry to hear of Lea's passing. She so loved one and all and I'm glad she was my children's Meme. All of us will hold dear our memories of her. As ever, Maureen Grady
Arlene Bean
July 4, 2015
Jeannine: So sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was like a sister to me as she was friends with my sister for so many years.
Carol Belmain
July 4, 2015
Condolences to all from Helene Lessard Auclair's family. Our mothers were great friends since childhood. Sympathy to all.
Carol Lessard Belmain
Frank Gagnon
July 4, 2015
Jeannine, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Blanchette
July 4, 2015
I have many memories as a child growing up on Highland St and helping shovel Mrs. Grady's walkway. She always had a smile and warm hugs for the "hill kids". RIP, Mrs. Grady.
July 3, 2015
Dear Jeannine and family: we are very sad to hear of Lea's passing, she was such a very nice person, we will miss her very much. Our deepest condolences. Love, Ray and Marlene
Tom & Diane Brown
July 3, 2015
Dearest Jeannine, as you well know, death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves memories no one can steal. Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending prayers.
Bob & Carole Adams
July 3, 2015
Dear Jeannine and all family members, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Your mom was one special lady and you have a heart full of those wonderful memories. Bob & Carole
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