Grace F. Speck Obituary (1935 - 2013)

AUGUSTA -- Grace Florence Speck died peacefully on Aug. 29, 2013 at MGMC in Augusta with her family by her side. Grace was born on July 13, 1935, to Clayton and Mary Hawes (Szady) in Augusta, Maine. Mom loved her family and her many visits from her children and grandchildren. She liked to sew and do needlepoint, but her invisible threads were her strongest ties as she connected with her children and grandchildren. She loved antiques and could tell you the name and style of any piece of furniture. She is predeceased by her husband, George Speck Sr.; her parents; her brother, Clayton; and her daughter, Barbara. She is survived by her seven children, Dan Speck and his wife, Peggy, of West Gardiner, Pam Plemmons and her husband, Charles, of Augusta, Jane Speck, of Augusta, Betty Everatt, of Palermo, George Speck Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Augusta, Al Speck, of Augusta, and Joseph Don Speck, of Farmingdale; 10 grandchildren, Timothy, George III, Alan, Jessica, Amanda, Scott, Melissa, Israel, Jessie and Alex; 13 great-grandchildren, Jamie, Halley, Tristan, Jovan, Isabella Grace, Jake, Hendrix, Royce, Parker, Cassie, Cameron, Jonathon and Ashton; one great-great-grandchild, Ava; several nieces and nephews, a special cousin Wilbur of South Carolina; her special friend and neighbor Nancy and her special kitty Cecil. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at the MGMC hospital for their compassionate care in recent weeks. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral home www.KHRfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace's memory may be made to Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Augusta, ME 04330. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.