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MICHAEL CHARLES GRACE, JR. April 25, 1981 - October 9, 2013
On October 9, 2013, Michael Charles Grace, Jr., 32, died of natural causes. He was the beloved husband of Megan Alexis Ford Grace. Michael was a graduate of Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring and played on the football team. He was a gifted athlete who cultivated his interest in sports through the Olney Girls and Boys Club. A resident of Greenbelt, he worked in the printing industry. He also is survived by his parents, Michael Charles Grace, Sr. and Laura Rexon Grace of Brinklow, Md. and sisters Nicole Grace and Christina Arroyo of Portland, Maine. He was son-in-law to Charles and Rosemary Ford of Olney, MD, and brother-in-law of Charles Ford, Jr., Brindley and Matthew Swaney, and Travis Ford. Additional survivors include grandparents Barbara and Howard Rexon and a loving circle of family members.A memorial service celebrating Michael's life is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 2900 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, Maryland 20832. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the Olney Boys & Girls Club, c/o Michael Grace, Sr., 400 Brighton Knolls Dr., Brinklow, MD 20862.
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Freddie Curtis
November 1, 2013
Hiya megan sorry for the loss of your wonderful son and he always like a brother to me
Dawn and Kwame Cambron
October 30, 2013
Mike you are an AMAZING person. You could always make people laugh even when they were down.I know you will be watching over your family and friends and will always be with us. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten
until we meet again.. RIP
October 16, 2013
Dear Mike and Laura,
the Norths are so sorry to hear of this terrible loss. We are praying for all of you.
Love, Carol North Schwanger
October 16, 2013
Megan so sorry for your loss, words can not come close to expressing the deep sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sandie
Esme Pitard
October 16, 2013
Dear Megan
I am so sorry. Thoughts and prayers from all your friends at The Homestead go out to you and your family.
October 15, 2013
No one can replace Mike. I miss him. Love, Aunt Bev
Toni Opalski
October 15, 2013
Mike, you were a great man who always knew how to make someone laugh. You will be missed deeply but never forgotten!! Always look down and protect your family and friends!! Until we see you again R.I.P
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