Simon Earl Gracie
Date de décès : 16 novembre 2008
April 20, 1934-Nov. 16, 2008 Sydney Mines It is with great sadness and beautiful memories that we announce the sudden passing of our loved one Simon Earl Gracie, 74, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Born in Alder Point, Earl was the son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Devoe) Gracie. He was a member of Carman United Church, Sydney Mines. He worked as a miner and later in the construction industry. Earl gave freely to all and asked nothing in return. Earl is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joan (White) Gracie and his sons, Daryl (Karen) and Paul (Mary Lou). He is also survived by his wonderful grandchildren, Brendon, Patty-Joann, Emily and Paul Martin; great-granddaughter, Marisa; brother, Stanley; many nieces and nephews and two special nieces, Shannon Roland and Marlene Cantwell. Besides his parents, Earl was predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Ida, Helen, Hazel, Adele, Gladie, Lillian and Laura and his brothers, Hubert, Vincent, Theodore, Harold, James, Charlie and Billy. Visitation for Earl Gracie will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service celebrating his life will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. in Carman United Church, Clyde Avenue, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Sean Handcock officiating. The burial will be in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earl's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. God makes no mistakes
