Agnes M. McGrath

McGrath Agnes M. age 98, of Mpls. Born, Feb. 12, 1904, died Aug. 23, 2002. Preceded in death by loving husband, Edward; son, E. James ``Jim''; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Survived by daughters, Bette DeGidio, Rose McDonald and Mary (Harold) Johnson; grandchildren, Jack, Terry (Kathy), Paul and Richard DeGidio, Sue Carlson, Michael McDonald (Pam), Jay and Michael Falvey (Deb) and Jill Barnes; great-grandchildren, Kerry, Paula, John, Derek, Arlen, Catherine, Bobby, Christopher, Tonya and Darla DeGidio, Ryan, Daniel, Grant and Justin McDonald, Jonathan, Rebecca and Michael Falvey, Jason and Shane Barnes; great great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Korey, Ambreen, Zachary, Skyler and Autumn; sister, Margaret Franklin and by other close relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10 am at the CHURCH OF ST. HELENA, 3201 E. 43rd St., Mpls. Interment, Fort Snelling. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 pm with Rosary Service at 7 pm at BRADSHAW (McDIVITT-HAUGE) 3131 Minnehaha Ave So., Mpls. Memorials, if desired, to Church of St. Helena. Agnes wrapped herself in a blanket of goodness, intregrity and creativity. She was a gifted seamstress and quilter, she loved both, but was most happy when asked to make clothes for many beautiful, procelain and heirloom dolls. She lead a life of dedication to God, her husband, her family and her church. We are all privileged to have known and loved her. It is sad for us, but not for her. Surely, she will rest in peace. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Ave So. 612-724-3621

Published on August 27, 2002