October 11 1939 May 24 2020
Obituary Grace E. Martino-Strid, 80, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2020. Grace was born October 11, 1939 in Cold Spring, NY to Morris & Eleanor DeWitt. She was a beloved member of her community and involved with many organizations including Estabrook Civic League, Lee’s Friends, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia (Neighborhood Chair past Treasurer), and received the Girl Scout Thanks Badge for her 40+ year membership. Even during her illness, “the butterfly gal” never slowed down and loved gardening, traveling, attending musicals, concerts, movies and spending time with her friends and family. She was an active member at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (Norfolk) and Church of the Epiphany (Norfolk) for over 30 years and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Grace retired from both Branson Ultrasonics Division of Smith Kline and QVC. She is predeceased by Morris and Eleanor DeWitt (parents), Anthony Martino (husband), Virginia A. Hamm (daughter), Donnie Hamm (son-in-law), Apryl R. Hamm (granddaughter), and Burton L. Strid (husband). Left to cherish her memory are her son, Mark R. Martino (Cindy), 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (Norfolk), Church of the Epiphany (Norfolk), or Lee’s Friends. Memorial service will be limited to immediate family only. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Grace E. Martino-Strid please visit our Tribute Store. Events Services are private. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Grace E. Martino-Strid. Visit the Tribute Store Memorial Contributions The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Visit website Church of The Epiphany 1530 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23509 757.622.7672 Visit website Lee’s Friends 7400 Hampton Blvd., Room 201, Norfolk, VA 23505 757-440-7501 Visit website
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Grace E Martino-Strid October 11 1939 May 24 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Chesapeake, state: Virginia