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Grace Fitton Obituary


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FITTON, Grace Merryman Addison age 82, went home to be with the Lord at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield surrounded by members of her family. She was born on November 27, 1927 in Richmond, Virginia the daughter of Grafton Dulany Addison, Sr. and Anne Franklin Morris Withers Addison. During World War II she volunteered with the USO and later graduated from Saint Catherine's School in Richmond. Following graduation Grace was employed at the Governor's office of the State of Virginia. On June 11, 1955 she married Vaden Fitton in Gloucester, Virginia and they were happily married for nearly 55 years. She was an active member of various organizations over the years including P.E.O., Trouveres, and Hamilton Women's Club. Grace volunteered as a Grey Lady in the 1960's at Fort Hamilton Hospital, as well as at the YWCA and YMCA, and as a patient mentor at the Butler County Mental Health Organization. Additionally she served on various committees at the First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of a prayer group for over 40 years that was one of the greatest blessings of her life. Grace is survived by her husband Vaden; three children, Anne Fitton Woolsey (Mark), Katherine Fitton Mancera (Rafael), and Vaden W. "Woody" Fitton (Dianne); eight grandchildren, Katherine, Lewis and Carter Woolsey, Katherine, Luisa and Eduardo Mancera, Vaden and Andrew Fitton; two brothers, Edward Churchill Addison (Bunny), and David Dunham Addison (Marion), a brother-in-law Kenneth D. Williams, and a sister-in-law Anne Stokes Addison Scott, along with countless relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Anne Page Addison Webb (William) and Katherine Vandegrift Addison Williams, along with two brothers, Alfred Withers Addison and Grafton Dulany Addison, Jr. Grace was an extremely caring, kind and compassionate lady who quietly touched the lives of people from many walks of life. It was not what she did but who she was. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staffs at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Berkeley Square Health Care and Mercy Hospital Fairfield, with particular gratitude to her oncologist, Dr. Paula Weisenberger. Visitation will be Friday April 2nd from 4:00 P.M until 7:00 P.M. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N.W. Washington Blvd, Hamilton, Ohio. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 3rd at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church, 225 Ludlow Street, Hamilton, Ohio with Rev. Peggy Garrison and Rev. Grant M. Montgomery officiating. If desired, memorials may be made to The Colonial Foundation, 520 Eaton Ave, Hamilton, Ohio, 45013, The Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 or The YWCA of Hamilton, 244 Dayton Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. Family will accept condolences at www.weigelfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal-News on Apr. 1, 2010.

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Elisa Williams

March 26, 2019

It seems that the End of an Era is Complete. I'm certain that many times you were continuing to pray for my mother, Elaine, as she grieved for her loving Walton once he joined you. In January, you, darling Vaden, Walton (my "Poppy", Sally and David Watson and all your contemporaries welcomed "Marmee" as she made her way to you in Christ's presence. I count on all of you gathered together to continue to watch over your children and their children and all those who will be with you in the future. May the Spirit guide us back into your never ending Faith and Peace, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Marc Fedor

October 31, 2010

Fitton family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
All of the Fitton's made me feel so welcomed to Hamilton when Woody and I worked together right after college ... 1982 ... so long ago, but often seems like yesterday.
I think about all of you often, wish I lived closer to all of you.
Miss you all ... may God bless you all.
Marc Fedor

April 8, 2010

AH, VADEN, GRACE WAS SUCH A HONEY..ALWAYS SMILING, ALWAYS SWEET. WE WERE ALL SO LUCKY TO HAVE HAD HER IN OUR LIVES. WE BOTH SO REGRET HER DEATH AND SEND YOU OUR SYMPATHY , OUR LOVE AND OUR PRAYERS.

JOAN AND MEL SCHAENGOLD
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

John and Deanna Reyes

April 7, 2010

Sending our most heartfelt sympathies to Grace's family. We loved her dearly and will miss her good humor, wit and laughter when we visit Hamilton, but will fondly remember all of the fun times we shared.

David Hirsch

April 6, 2010

Dear Vaden,

We have all lost a dear friend. Please know how precious Grace was to all of us.

Glen & Suzy House

April 3, 2010

Extending Deepest Sympathy~

Tamora Lyn Brashear (Dietrich)

April 2, 2010

Ann & Katy ~

Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you during this time with the loss of your Mother.

Cherish her memories in your hearts to get you through...

Melissa & Don Castle (Betz)

April 1, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elisa Wuebbold Williams

April 1, 2010

May the Light of your Love and Kindness shine on and cotinue to guide others in the Path of Faith and Generosity that you followed daily. May the warmth of many fond rememberances comfort all those that feel the loss of your "Gift of Self."

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