Grace Genevieve Almon

Grace G. Almon 86

Georges River

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our dear aunt, Grace Genevieve Almon age 86, on Saturday January 13, 2018 at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.

Born at Georges River, August 27, 1931, Grace was the daughter of the late William and Annie (Young) Almon. Grace was born with a disability, her sister Liza Burt cared for Grace in her younger years. She later lived in special care homes until taking up residence at the Northside Community Guest Home in the past few years. She enjoyed visits from her nieces and nephews, her niece Laura Almon would visit her weekly, take her to bingo games, bring her treats and her cousins in Sydney, Theresa and Cecilia would visit and sometimes take her to supper which she enjoyed very much. In earlier years Grace would often walk to downtown North Sydney sometimes twice a day, stopping along the way to say hello to friends in stores and of course at her hairdressers, Step Ahead. Grace loved socializing with people and everyone loved her.

Grace is survived by sister-in- law Margaret (MacIntyre) Almon, Georges River, special niece Laura Almon, as well as a number of loving nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by sisters Margaret (Ron) Dinn, Mary (Frank) Giorne, Katie (John) Cameron, Pauline (Bill) Myles, Liza (Herb) Burt, Emmaline Gallant, brothers Frederick, Boyd, Joseph, Murdock, Leo, Frank and James Almon.

A funeral service for Grace will be held 11 am Tuesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney with Rev. Peter McLeod officiating. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bras d’Or at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com

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