Grace M. (Gagliardi) Laflash, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 15, 2015 after a long illness.
She leaves her loving husband of 54 years, Gerard Laflash; three children, Gerard Laflash and his wife Michelle, Andree Laflash, and Peter Laflash; 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Joshua, Zachary, Justina, and Kyle; brothers Frank Gagliardi and wife Kathy, and George "John" Gagliardi, Jr and wife Barbara; sister Janis Corey; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was born in 1933 in Millbury, daughter of the late George Gagliardi & Jeanette (Lachapelle) Gagliardi.
Grace grew up in Millbury's Little Italy on North Main Street. She cherished her childhood memories of the large extended family and numerous friends and was very proud of her Italian American heritage. Grace loved everything Italian – especially the food and her family history. She enjoyed researching and recording family genealogy. She taught 5th grade at Assumption school in Millbury for many years, specializing in Millbury & American History. Later, she was a homemaker for the Millbury District Nursing Society. She was a founding member of the Millbury Historical Society and served as secretary for 35 years. Grace enjoyed giving tours of the Asa Water's mansion on Elm Street and was involved with creating the museum on the 2nd floor. Her love of Millbury's history was evidenced by her extensive knowledge of the details within the 900 pages of Millbury's History book which she shared in articles written for the Millbury Journal and Millbury/Sutton Chronicle newspapers. She was consulted as an authority on the town's history by numerous people, researchers, and published authors.
Through the years, she was involved in many other activities related to Millbury and its history including: Secretary for Friends of Millbury Public Library, member of the Bandstand Committee, Secretary for Friends of the Asa Water's Mansion, member of Millbury's 175th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Grace was a strong woman of faith. She taught Bible Study at the Adult Day Care Center and always shared her faith with others. She was a caring and self-sacrificing person who enjoyed interacting with people, especially her family and friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the care providers at Millbury Healthcare Center.
Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 20th at 11 a.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury. Calling hours are 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral services in the funeral home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Millbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Millbury Historical Society, P.O. Box 367, Millbury, MA 01527, www.millburyhistory.org .
Read Grace Laflash's Obituary and Guestbook on mulhane.com.
She leaves her loving husband of 54 years, Gerard Laflash; three children, Gerard Laflash and his wife Michelle, Andree Laflash, and Peter Laflash; 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Joshua, Zachary, Justina, and Kyle; brothers Frank Gagliardi and wife Kathy, and George "John" Gagliardi, Jr and wife Barbara; sister Janis Corey; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was born in 1933 in Millbury, daughter of the late George Gagliardi & Jeanette (Lachapelle) Gagliardi.
Grace grew up in Millbury's Little Italy on North Main Street. She cherished her childhood memories of the large extended family and numerous friends and was very proud of her Italian American heritage. Grace loved everything Italian – especially the food and her family history. She enjoyed researching and recording family genealogy. She taught 5th grade at Assumption school in Millbury for many years, specializing in Millbury & American History. Later, she was a homemaker for the Millbury District Nursing Society. She was a founding member of the Millbury Historical Society and served as secretary for 35 years. Grace enjoyed giving tours of the Asa Water's mansion on Elm Street and was involved with creating the museum on the 2nd floor. Her love of Millbury's history was evidenced by her extensive knowledge of the details within the 900 pages of Millbury's History book which she shared in articles written for the Millbury Journal and Millbury/Sutton Chronicle newspapers. She was consulted as an authority on the town's history by numerous people, researchers, and published authors.
Through the years, she was involved in many other activities related to Millbury and its history including: Secretary for Friends of Millbury Public Library, member of the Bandstand Committee, Secretary for Friends of the Asa Water's Mansion, member of Millbury's 175th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Grace was a strong woman of faith. She taught Bible Study at the Adult Day Care Center and always shared her faith with others. She was a caring and self-sacrificing person who enjoyed interacting with people, especially her family and friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the care providers at Millbury Healthcare Center.
Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 20th at 11 a.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury. Calling hours are 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral services in the funeral home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Millbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Millbury Historical Society, P.O. Box 367, Millbury, MA 01527, www.millburyhistory.org .
Read Grace Laflash's Obituary and Guestbook on mulhane.com.
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