Grace N. (Burke) Long 91 years of Brockton died Sunday September 21, 2008 at St. Joseph Manor after a period of failing health. She was the loving wife for 58 years of the late John I. Long. Mrs. Long, a daughter of the late William and Nellie (Horrigan) Burke, was born and raised in Brockton and remained a lifelong resident of the city. She was a graduate of Brockton High School and retired as office manager of Brockton Family Resources, formerly known as the Judge Stone Clinic.
Mrs. Long was a member of the Five and Nine Club and St. Patrick Ladies Sodality. She loved playing the piano and dancing. Always, her priority was her family.
Mrs. Long is survived by three daughters Marie G. Long of Brockton, Patricia A. Jeannette and her husband Paul of Bridgewater and Barbara J. Gillespie and her husband James of Weymouth. She was the grandmother of Allison and Adam Jeannette and sister of the late Mary E. Burke, Theresa O’Neil and William Burke. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home Funeral Home 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) Brockton Thursday at 9am. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10am. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Grace’s name may to The Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St,Watertown, MA 02472, for online donations click here