Grace F. (Carr) Matthews, 99, of Rockport, formerly of Lake Worth, Florida, wife of the late John L. “Les” Matthews, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 15, 2012 at Den Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Waltham, MA on April 12, 1912, daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (Greaney) Carr.
Grace was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Waltham, with the Class of 1930.
Before moving to Rockport, MA, she had resided for 35 years in Lake Worth, Florida.
Grace enjoyed her grandchildren, ice skating, playing cards, bingo, knitting and riding her 3 wheeled bicycle. She was also an avid reader.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Julia Rizzello and her husband John of Rockport; her son, John Robert Matthews and his wife Dolores “Dee” of Murphy, NC; 4 grandchildren, J. L. Matthews and his wife Kimberly of Harper Ferry, WV, James Matthews and his wife Cristina of West Palm Beach, FL, Paul Matthews and his wife Marcy and Timothy Matthews and his wife Alison all of Loxahatchee, FL; 10 great-grandchildren, Gregory Matthews, Scott Matthews, Nicholas Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Emily Matthews, Jake Matthews, John Robert Matthews, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Matthews, Michael Matthews and Kailee Matthews and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by 4 sisters, Anna Manning, Mary Cahalan, Catherine Conway and Gertrude McIntire and 4 brothers, Joseph Carr, Jack Carr, Jay Carr and Bob Carr.
ARRANGEMENTS: Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Joachim’s Church, Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.
There will be no visiting hours and the burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Rose Baker Senior Center (Social Day Care Program), 6 Manuel F. Lewis St., Gloucester, MA 01930 or to a favorite charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be given at www.greelyfuneralhome.com
