Gerda A. (Berndt) Grinnell of Weston formerly of Needham and Springfield died on Sunday July 11, 2004. She was 89. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth P. Grinnell, she leaves three daughters, Gail G. Murden and her husband Michael of York, England, Karen P. Hawkins and her husband Ralph of Canton, MA, Karlene P. Grinnell of Drammen, Norway; her two granddaughters, Annette R. Berge and Silva V. Dalborg also both of Norway. She was the sister of the late Lillian Premont and Ruth McGee both of Springfield MA. Before her retirement, Mrs. Grinnell worked for many years for the Needham Town Hall in the Accounting and Building Inspector Departments. She was a member of the Needham Garden Club, often volunteered at her church’s Rummage Sale, she loved cooking, books, plants, animals and birds. Interment services at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton are private. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial service for Gerda on Thursday July 29th at the Congregational Church of Needham UCC 1154 Great Plain Ave Needham at 1:00 PM with a reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston VA 21090-5362 or to the Ma Audubon Society, State Headquarters, 208 South Great Rd. Lincoln MA 01773. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.