Grace Volkman, 82 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 30, 2017 in Cooperstown, NY.
Grace was born on January 8, 1935 in the Town of Pittsfield, NY the daughter of Charles & Hazel (Pearsall) Fitzgerald. Her childhood was spent in New Berlin where she was a graduate of New Berlin Central School.
On July 9, 1961 she married Lionel Volkman who predeceased her on May 31, 1981.
Grace was employed as a secretary for Colgate University and the ARC of Norwich, NY.
She is survived by her daughter; Theresa, Randall of Florida, grandsons; Justin & Jarred Smith and four great-grandchildren and was pre-deceased by two brothers; David & Bill Fitzgerald.
Grace loved nothing more than spending time with her grandsons and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed harvest dinners, birthdays and Christmas. Grace was a long time member of St. Theresa’s Church in New Berlin. She had a passion for food, the color blue and watching scary movies. She was especially fond of Elvis Presley, as they shared the same birthday. She also enjoyed summer vacations at Old Orchard Beach, ME spent with her parents and daughter every year for 20 consecutive years.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 10:00 AM at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, New Berlin, NY.
Calling hours will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM prior to the funeral service on December 5 at the Dakin Funeral Home, LP.
The interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.
Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home, LP, New Berlin, NY.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.