QUINEBAUG, CT – Gratia (Prince) Graves, 97, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in her home after a long illness.
She leaves her daughter, Carol A. Zahm and her husband David N. Zahm of Rockwood, TN; 2 grandchildren, Nathan C. Zahm and his wife Ashley of Berwyn, PA and Matthew D. Zahm and his wife Rachael of Old Hickory, TN; 2 great-granddaughters, Isla and Monroe; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Allan Prince.
She was born on May 29, 1928 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a daughter of Arthur L. and Jeanie (Allan) Prince and graduated from the Northfield (MA) School for Girls in 1945. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Columbia University School of Nursing in New York City.
A registered nurse, she worked at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam and oversaw the LPN program there. She also worked at Webster District Hospital in Webster for several years.
Since 1958, Gratia was a member of the United Church of Christ, Federated in Webster, MA. She sang soprano in the church choir, was a member of the scholarship committee and enjoyed knitting for the homeless. She liked gardening and reading.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, September 12, at 11:00 AM in the United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Street, Webster. Visitation will be held in the church from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, prior to the service. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster. Donations in her name may be made to American Lung Association (www.lung.org). Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster, MA.