Brenda A. Grant

Brenda A. (Ballard) Grant, 68, of Centennial Ct. died Monday, June 27, 2011 at Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Joseph Grant Sr. died Feb. 14, 1997.

She is survived by 6 children, Robin MacNeil of Whitinsville, Kathleen Grant of Whitinsville, Michael Grant and his wife Deborah of Johnston, RI, Joseph Grant Jr. and his wife Cathy of Northbridge, JoAnn Grant of Uxbridge and Theodore Grant of NY; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Claire Marshall of Linwood; several nephews and nieces and her former son-in-law Arthur MacNeil of FL. She was predeceased by her brother, Theodore Ballard.

Born in Northbridge, on March 15, 1943, she was the daughter of Theodore and Lillian (Matheius) Ballard and has lived in Uxbridge all of her life. Mrs. Grant was a school bus driver in Uxbridge for 15 years, a cook at the Elmwood Club in Douglas for 12 years and was a Matron for the Uxbridge Police Department. She was a member of the VFW Post 1385 Women's Auxiliary and enjoyed puzzles, crosswords, Bingo and playing Canasta.

Her funeral services will be held on Fri., July 1, from Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St., Whitinsville, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 121 Linwood St., Linwood, MA. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling Hours at the funeral Home in Whitinsville will be held on Thur., June 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. in lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Camillus Activities Fund, 447 Hill St., Whitinsville, MA 01569.