GAHAN, GRACE - It is with sad hearts that the family of Grace Mary Elizabeth Gahan announces her sudden passing on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the age of 74. Born in Waasis, NB, Grace was a daughter of the late Cecil B. and Helen M. (Hayward) Randall. Grace was a member of the Marysville Baptist Church and looked forward to having her family over for a visit and a meal. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and knitting, but most of all she loved and cherished every moment she spent with her family. Grace leaves behind a daughter, Nancy Crooks and a son, Stephen Gahan, both of Fredericton; four much loved grandchildren: Jasmine Crooks of Essex, England and Travis Gahan, Nicholas Crooks and Jennah Gahan, all of Fredericton; and one very special great-grandson, Benjamin Parker Allen, of Essex, England. Grace will be greatly missed by her sisters, Irene Damias (Tony) of Fredericton, Violet Tyler (Garnet) of Fredericton, Wilma Peacock (Randall) of Abbottsford, BC and her brother, Lloyd Randall (Sheila) of Lincoln, NB; one uncle, Harold Hayward of NS; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Grace was predeceased by her parents; husband, John Gahan (1989); and two brothers, Irvine and Ivan Randall.
The family will receive condolences at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Tuesday, May 21 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A service celebrating the life of Grace Gahan will be held from the Marysville Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Chris Price officiating, assisted by Rev. Dr. Peter Sherwood. Interment will be at the Marysville Baptist Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be sent to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com