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Grace Donnell Obituary
Born in McAfee, N.J., on Sept. 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Grace (Drew) Sammis.
Grace loved the outdoors, working with flowers and years ago in the vegetable garden. She liked feeding the birds. When Grace was young she loved to knit doll clothes and baby sweater sets.
She was predeceased by her husband Gerald C. (Jerry) Donnell, who died in 2013. They were married 55 years. She was also preceded by sister Nancy Viletstra, brothers Leo and Linn Sammis, and sister-in-law Dolores Sammis.
She is survived by sister Mary Benson and husband David, Vernon, N.J.; brother-in-law Fred Viletstra, Middletown, N.Y.; sister-in-law Gloria Sammis, Tom's River, N.J., and several nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Services will be held at J. S. Pelkey Funeral Home, Kittery, Maine, on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, with visiting hours at 11 a.m., a memorial service at 12 p.m., followed by internment at Brooks Cemetery, Eliot, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Grace's memory to the American Heart Association.
Care of the Donnell Family has been entrusted J S Pelkey Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Grace Donnell
Genie Estell (Drew)
January 13, 2019
Just recently found out about Gracie's passing. She was my cousin, many fond memories of being with her at the Sammis farm in McAfee. She was a sweet, thoughtful and quiet girl who was always a friend. RIP Gracie
Michael Cannon
December 4, 2018
Kathi and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Being close to Mo and Earl, we know how much they cared for Grace. She was a wonderful woman and she was lucky to have you in her life. You are an inspiration to all family caregivers.
Love,
Mike and Kathi
Karen Bowden Cooper and family
November 30, 2018
We will remember Grace as a good friend and neighbor to Carl and Louise and to us, and we are thankful to Mo and Earl for taking such good care of her.
November 26, 2018
Mo and family our deepest sympathies for your lost. May she RIP.
Rhona & John Panteledes
Rochester
Lori Sennott
November 26, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
American Heart Association
November 26, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
November 26, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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