Walter F. "Herky" McGrade

Whoa, a pic of '13! No Way! Sad, but fond memories as looks just like the adventurous "Tween" from Chelmsford St. @ Forest who made us "men" by taking the lead of us kids, including Paulie, but I don't think 'Queenie', off on treks like roaming the ice of Hale's Brook to unwittingly break through coming ashore or pedaling our one speed, steel bikes to Concord on tomorrow's!!!! Patriot's Day! RIP great neighbor of yore. My Condolences to the family.

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

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Sandy, Susan and Billy,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Debbie Barbosa (urbanek)

Rose,
The news of Walter's death comes with great sadness.The devotion the two of you had for each other was obvious and heartwarming.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Jack D

Dear Rose and Family
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family on your loss. Herky and I were teammates on the Lowell High School football team in the mid 1950s. I will always be indebted to him for taking the time to write up and submit the application package for my induction into the LHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Again, my deepest condolences. John V. Freitas, LHS 1956.

Just want you all to know how much I appreciate your caring and thoughtful wishes sent me and my family. Walter was my rock, my life, my love and I will miss him more than anyone will ever know. Thank you all for your compassion and kindness and being there for Walter and me during these last three difficult months.

Aunt Blanche
I want to send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you

My sincerest condolences. I will try to remember the big bear
hugs and his smile. Loved bumping into my godfather. He always made me smile and will always be "Herky" to me. Sorry for your loss. Kate

Dear Sue and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May you feel the loving arms of God around you and your family at this time of loss. We will be praying for you all.

Rose and Blanche

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Herky was not only a great Husband, son and cousin but a friend to so many people. He will be truly missed. My memories go back to Roy Roger Saturday movies when Herky, as the oldest, was the big brother to his younger cousins. Lowell and Juno Beach won't be the same without him. Henry & Gayle McClean

ROSIE
I AM DEEPLY SORRY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
ON YOUR LOSS OF WALTER. LOTS OF FOND
MEMORIES AS NEIGHBORS

Walter, I will miss you, you were a wonderful stepdad and husband to my mom. Always there for someone in need and so loving and caring. I will miss you so much. Sally

I will truely miss you Walter, you were one of a kind....what a wonderful stepdad and husband to my mom.

Rose,Cookie &Family I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your "Herky". I never knew his real name,but will always remember his smile and great personality. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Gail"Giuffrida"Rawnsley

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

My sister told me about your father. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You have been in my prays and thoughts been trying to reach you. Miss you. Sharon

Sorry to hear about your father. I've been trying to get in touch with you for months. I left you several messages.

Dear Carol, Sandy, Susan, & Billy,
so sorry for your loss

You will be missed. I'll always remember the good times we shared as friends of Bill W. God Bless You--Rest in Peace. Renee

Sue and Family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, as you may know, Sharon is in California now, I sent this to her--she is trying to reach you. You were always good friends. My condolences to the family, sorry for your loss.

Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this sad time Ed & Marlene Turner

Rest in peace Walter.


Pat McCann

you will be missed. always loved you. carol

My sincere condolensces on Walter's passing.

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you

Mrs McGrade, Cookie & Family,
Sorry to hear of "Herky's" passing. Although I have not seen him in many years, I remember him fondly. My mother enjoyed his company when he would stop in to see my brother, Joe (always on a day that she baked cookies).

My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Blanche, Sorry for your loss. Would like to reconnect with you if you are up to it.
Diane Theriault Thorne
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Dear Blanche and Rose, I am so sorry to hear about Walter. He was such a good Neighbor. I remember we usto always be complaining about the snow when we were out shoveling. My thoughts are with you. Linda Goff (FORMERLY FROM 117 SICARD AVE)

Dear Rose and Family: So sorry for your loss, Herky was a good friend and neighbor. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Your Florida neighbor and friends. Donnie and Mary Lou Gilbride.

Juno Beach, Florida

Rose,
So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless!
Love,
Nancy T. & Leo O.

Dear Rose and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.Herky was a great teammate and a greater friend . I will miss our Sunday chats and visits when I am up in Lowell.God bless.

So sorry to learn that Walter had passed. He was a good friend to many people. Our prayers go out to the entire McGrade family and especially our good friend Rosaleen. May he find peace with the Lord.

Susan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Just know that your dad will be watching over you. I know he is proud of all the love and care you shared with him during his journey. Love, Donna & Jim

Good friend to my brother, Dick, for many years. Sorry for your loss.

Susan and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Skip and I are heartbroken we will miss you our friend our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you Rose.

McGrade family,
He was a great classmate and a longtime friend. I always enjoyed his company. I will keep him in my prayers.
Sorry that I cannot attend his service as we are presently in Florida.
George L. Duggan LHS'57