Grace H. Vachon

Grace Helen Vachon, 79, of Philbrook Ave, went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 30, 2010.     Born in Laconia on April 12, 1931, she was the daughter of Jacque H. and Iola C. [Merrill] Souard.     She was a life-long resident of Meredith and attended Meredith Schools.     Grace worked for over thirty-five years as a spinner at the former Amatex Corporation, in Meredith.     She was a communicant of Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, in Meredith.     Grace was predeceased by her husband, Robert M. Vachon Sr, who died in May of 1983, her son Robert M. Jr, who died in December of 2001, and her sister Margaret Vachon.  Grace always had a kind word to say and had concern for others before herself.      Grace is survived by her son, Michael Paul Jones of Long Boat Key, FL, daughters, Shelia M. Tharpe of Leesburg, FL, Trisha Sargent of New Hampton, Rhonda Mae Keenan of Bristol, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, sister, Beatrice "Billie" Walters of Ashland, MA, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation:Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, Routes #3 and #104, Meredith, on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 6pm to 8pm.  Service:A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10am, in St. Charles Borromeo Church, Meredith.  The Very Rev. Dennis J. Audet, V.F., pastor, will be the celebrant.Cemetery:Burial will follow in the Meredith Village Cemetery, Meredith.