Ida Mae (DeGrasse) Dennis, 72, of New Bedford died Thursday January 23, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dennis.
Born in New York City, the daughter of the late Quintin and Ida Mae (Post) DeGrasse, she had lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Survivors include 2 sons, Charles E. Dennis, Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla., and Michael J. Dennis of New Bedford; 4 daughters, Denise A. Dennis of Mattapoisett, Kim Rae Dennis of Los Angeles, CA, and Yolanda L. Dennis-Baird and Sharleen M. Mendes, both of New Bedford; a brother, Quintin "Vaughn" DeGrasse of New Bedford; a sister, Kay Post McNeil of New Bedford; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday January 28, 2003 at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours January 27th, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9.