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Grace E. Squires-Capion
1936 - 2023
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Grace Squires-Capion Obituary
Grace was the fourth of five children, born in Southampton, New York, in 1936. Grace was raised in Southampton and in Sag Harbor by her loving aunts. She graduated from Sag Harbor High School in 1954, and from St Catherine's School of Nursing in 1957. She also received a master's degree in nursing from Tulane University in 1981.
Grace served two tours in Vietnam in the late 1960s where she cared for our nation's soldiers and for Vietnamese civilians, especially children, and received the Bronze Star. In 1971, she began focusing her military career on community health nursing and was stationed in Landstuhl, West Germany for 3 1/2 years, as well as many other exciting locations.
Grace loved to travel and always made the most of her assignments wherever she was stationed. She had an exceptional military career as a community health nurse and received the Legion of Merit award, and numerous other accolades. Grace was promoted to full Colonel in June of 1989.
Grace retired from the Army in 1990 and moved to Florida. She found the love of her life, David, and the two have been together ever since. They traveled the country in their RV, cruised the world together, went to yard sales, and enjoyed time with their dog, Madi. Always the animal lover, Grace had a special bond with Madi, who too, was a cancer survivor.
Throughout her career and life, Grace's mission was always to serve others. Whether it be volunteering at community events, donating time or treasures to various charitable organizations, preparing holidays for anyone without alternate plans, or providing shelter during hurricanes, Grace was always thinking of and providing for others.
Grace was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Alice; stepmother Irene; and by siblings, Guy Squires and Priscilla Klinger. She is survived by her loving husband, David; daughters Connie, Cathy (Kevin), and Carol (Jeannie); and sisters, Mary Bromberg, and Phyllis Heffner. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who loved her very much. Grace's feline companions were always a huge part of her life, and her little Star-Star will miss her terribly.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Roberson Funeral Home, 2151 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 W. Charlotte, FL 33950.
Interment with military honors by a U.S. Army Honor Guard will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.
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Jutta Barnes
August 26, 2023
I was Grace´s Hairstylist for many years, she was always pleassant and real. It really hit me hard to hear about her Passing. I will miss her very much and Saturdays are not thesame anymore without her. There will only be ONE Grace , her last words wore always ," auf wiedersehen"
Loni Eustace-McMillan
August 26, 2023
Grace and I met at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center about Jan. 1982. She fast became a beloved friend, older sister/mother whom I loved and looked up to the rest of her life. Fred and I will always love and miss her the rest of our lives. Fred McMillan and Loni Eustace-McMillan
Jutta Barnes
August 26, 2023
there will only be ONE Grace
Margaret Smith Keyes
August 25, 2023
I remember zGrace very well . We were I the same classes at St Catherine´s because our last Ames were started with an S. The last tie I saw her was a class reunion at Margie´s Gray . It was an honor to know her
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