SIXTH GENERATION

217. Grace E. WHITEFORD was born on 18 Nov 1903 in Brooklyn, NY. She died on 27 Aug 1965 in Merrick, NY. "Sweet person." Noel Whiteford, brother, 1995.

"My Aunt Grace was a gracious lady -- very kind, genteel and loving. For 10 years, we lived in the same town, Merrick, NY. She was father's (Robert) oldest sibling and became a surrogate grandmother for me, and mother/mother-in-law for my mom, Cissie. We had Thanksgiving dinners at her home. She had lovely china, linen and a gracious home. I recall a lovely wisteria vine in the backyard. Sometimes, we would get together with her children, my cousins, Jack and Jane, their spouses, and children. Due to the age difference, Jack and Jane were close to my parents age, and their kids were close to my age. I remember one Easter Sunday, Aunt Grace took me to the Episcopal Church in Merrick, and I loved the experience. When she died in 1965, I was truly devestated. I loved her very much. So did my mother, Cissie, and everyone who knew Grace Whiteford Bruce."
Mary Whiteford, niece, September, 8, 1998

She was married to John BRUCE in New York, NY. John BRUCE died in 1965 in Merrick, NY. He was born in New York. "Uncle Jack was a warm, loving and fun person. He was my grandfather-figure. He was a chemist with a degree from Columbia University. He served in World War I and lost several fingers. He was a chemist for Squibb, and helped my dad, Robert, to get a job after his graduation from CCNY. I recall that my Dad and Mom both respected and loved Uncle Jack. He died not long after his wife, Grace, and that was a tremendous loss for our family."
Mary Whiteford, Niece, 1998. Grace E. WHITEFORD and John BRUCE had the following children:

+259 i. John BRUCE.
+260 ii. Jane BRUCE.