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Gary Grimshaw Obituary

Gary William Grimshaw Passed away peacefully at his home on March 9, 2011 at the age of 70 with his family by his side. Gary was born to George and Seconda (Schmidt) Grimshaw and raised in El Cerrito. After graduating from El Cerrito High, he became a journeyman plumber of Local #444 now #342. He traveled the streets of Berkeley for 25 years with Jevon's Plumbing (now Mr. Rooter). After retiring he came to help his wife run Arrow Glass Co of Albany until the last few months of life. He is survived by his wife Denise (Tscharner), son Gabriel, daughter Ona, soon to be son-in-law Carleton Cannon, granddaughter Remy Marie Grimshaw Cannon, and sister Susan Grimshaw. A celebration of life will be held on April 2, 2011, 11a.m. at the Eagle's Hall, 3223 Carlson Blvd, El Cerrito, Ca . In lieu of flowers please send donations to Soroptimist of Richmond, P.O. Box 21175, El Sobrante, CA 94820 or a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2011.

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Doris Grady

March 27, 2011

Dear Denise and family, Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow. Gary will be in our prayers. Love, The Gradys, and Morenos.

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