IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Grace C.

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Durell

Jun 2, 1924 — Nov 13, 2020

Obituary

Grace C. Durell, 96, of Red Creek, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 13, 2020.  She was born in the Town of Wolcott on June 2, 1924, daughter of the late Harry A. Ford and Catherine Bennett Ford, and step-mother Seraph Ford.  Grace was a dedicated member of the Red Creek-Westbury UMC.  She enjoyed her many years of employment in the local insurance office, as well as crocheting, bowling, performing with the Community Players, attending events with the Sterling Silver Seniors, traveling, theatre, and above all, her family.  Gatherings with her favorite group of ladies, known to many as the TWITs, was also a highlight in her life. She will most be remembered for her welcoming, kind and generous spirit.

She is predeceased by her husband, Jack (2002); daughter, Diane (1969); siblings, Robert Ford, Alma Retchless and Marie Samar.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Jerome) O'Connor of Canandaigua; son, Dean (Rosanne) Durell of Fair Haven; brothers, Lloyd (Alma) Ford of California and Richard (Nancy) Ford of Ontario; grandchildren, Joseph Durell, Seth (Tori) Durell, Keith (Kelly) O'Connor, Greg (Martha) O'Connor and Megan (Corey) Greene; 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will take place at Southside Cemetery.  Arrangements are in care of the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek.  For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Grace's name may do so to the Red Creek-Westbury UMC (PO Box 186, Red Creek 13143), the Southside Cemetery (Hugh Craine, 12988 Coolican Road, Red Creek 13143) or the Red Creek Volunteer Fire Department (PO Box 359, Red Creek 13143).
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