Grace, Joseph
Carl, 86, of Heatherton passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 at
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born
in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Angus and Margaret (Fraser)
Grace.
Carl was a
dedicated husband, father, Poppa, and friend. The
"Candy Man" to many, he was sociable, fun-loving,
and enjoyed helping others.
Carl loved
his family - particularly his two granddaughters Kate and Lauren, who
were a major source of delight and pride. He had a wonderful
sense of humour -enjoying many a hearty laugh and prank with his
fishing and hunting buddies -Lauchie, Donnie, Archie, and Eddie. He
enjoyed summers picking blueberries with Kate, his best friend Normie,
and his late brother, Doug.
Carl was a
hardworking mechanic, spending many years with Bernie Fraser and at
Eastern Auto Ltd. He could fix anything and was relentlessly sought by
many to repair everything. He was an avid gardener and
outdoorsman who proudly displayed his vegetables at the annual
exhibition and enjoyed feeding the backyard
birds.
Leaving to
mourn with cherished memories are his loving wife, Mary (MacDonald) of
sixty-four years; children, Rick (Mary MacInnis) and Marlene (Tom
Fredericks); granddaughters, Kate and Lauren; brother, Bernie;
sisters, Jean and Anne; and sisters-in-law, Theresa and
Colleen.
Besides his
parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Sander, Everett,
Howard, Donnie, and Doug; and recently by sister, Mary
Mattie.
Carl’s loss will be deeply felt by those who
knew him. Visitation will be held from 7:00-9:00pm on Wednesday,
October 9 at CL Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Thursday,
October 10 at Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton with Fr. Dennis
Lamey presiding. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
Donations may
be made to the Palliative Care Unit, c/o St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital Foundation.
The family
would like to express a heartfelt thanks to all for the respectful
care and support.
Online
condolences: www.clcurry.com