Raymond L. GRADY
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Raymond L. GRADY

  • July 29, 1930 - November 10, 2011
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“Tom,Bob, and the Grady family, I felt so sorry for your fathers passing. When you take time to morn, know that fond memories will come back and...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Gary Koenig - Ishpeming, MI

“Kathy, Sorry to hear about your dad, I can still remember the house on Waldo street and hanging out there with you and Deb Shelafoe. Good times!...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Debbie DePetro - marquette, MI

“Dear kay, im so sorry to here about your husband, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. God bless Pam Daugherty ...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Pam Daugherty - negaunee, MI

“Ray was always good for a smile and a kind word. That's a quality that's desperately needed nowadays. I will miss talking Red Wings hockey with him....Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Renee - Negaunee, MI

“Aunt Kay,Tom,Bobby,Cathy, My thoughts and prayers go out to you.I will never forget the day he walked me down the aisle.He was a great uncle and will...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Barbara Kallas - tomahawk, WI

“My heart hurts for you all..Im so sorry for your loss....I have really grown to love you grandma Kay!♥Thanx for being my adopted grandma.....Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Maria Berry - Marquette, MI

“Almost every single morning when I came into work Ray would be up in front, and he always had a smile for me and a warm "Good morning." We're all...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Deb Pascoe - Marquette, MI

“Grady family - I remember Buck from my days working at the B&J - he always had a friendly smile and a good story when he came in. My thoughts and...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Beth Menhennick - Zeeland, MI

“My granmother Carol Glass waqs Ray's next door neighbor. I remember he always had a smile. Condolences to you and your family in this time of grief ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Wendy (Glass) Walitalo - Pelkie, MI

“Kay, Tom, Bob and Kathy Rae: So sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose someone you love so quickly. Just know that he is now an...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Jeanne Roidl - Marquette, MI

“Aunt Kay, Bob, Tom and Cathy Rae. We really Were sad to hear about Uncle Buck. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Love will surround...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Jim Baker & Gerry Grady Baker - MI

“Sheila, Stephanie and entire Grady Family: I am very saddened to hear of your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I heard a quote...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Sam Merchak - Concord, NC

“Aunt Kay, Tommy, Bobby,& Cathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Buck will be remember with fond memories and lots of love. My thoughts and...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Tammie McDonell - WA

“Auntie Kay, Bobby, Tommy and Cathy Rae, Send my love and prayers in this time of sorrow. My GODS Love surround you with peace and love. My Love...Read More » ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Kay Alcala - Hargill, TX

“Stephanie,Sheila,Tom,Kathy, and Grady family- I am so sorry for loss. Grampa Grady will be sadly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Fawn Bresette - Marquette, MI


Raymond L. “Buck” Grady, 81, of 343 W. Bluff St., Marquette, passed away Thursday morning, November 10, 2011 at his home. Buck was born on July 29, 1930 in Big Bay, Michigan, a son of Martin and Florence (McKinney) Grady. An avid berry picker, Buck enjoyed cooking, baking, including his great Christmas bread, and woodworking. He loved watching Detroit Lions Football and Detroit Red Wings Hockey. At the time of his death, Buck was employed as a mail room clerk at The Mining Journal. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, the former Catherine “Kay” Reynolds whom he married on January 2, 1954 at St. Michael’s Church in Marquette; three children, Tom (Kathy) Grady of Marquette, Robert (Cindy) Grady of Woodstock, IL and Cathy (Dale) Grady of Toledo, OH; five grandchildren, Angelique Grady, Stephanie (Cory) Godfrey, Lorne Grady, Sheila Grady and Christy Grady; two sisters, Donna Hamilton and Rosemary Wilson; two brothers, James (Cookie) Grady of Halfway Location and Kenneth (Marsha) Grady of Cass City, MI; also several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents was a nine year-old son, Timothy Grady in 1970. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Notes of sympathy may be left at www.canalefuneral.com