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Jean R. Grady, 92, Norfolk

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NORFOLK – A Mass of Christian Burial for Jean R. Grady, 92, resident of 5 Remington Ave, Norfolk, will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Visitation in Norfolk with Rev. Raymond Moreau and Rev. Andrew Amyot presiding. Burial will be held in the Visitation Cemetery, Norfolk following the service. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Mrs. Grady passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at her home with her beloved family at her side.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Tammy and Thomas McGrath, Norfolk; a son, Tim and Claudia Grady, Albany; her beloved three grandchildren Jennie and Travis Villnave, Hillary and Paul Sweeney and James and Trever McGrath and her great-grandchildren Hailey, Chance, Charley, Ivey and Madeline and a sister-in-law, Ellen Styles, Sedalia, MO. Jean is also survived by her beloved extended family of Robert and Lee Kerr and their children, Kristie and Jason Perretta; Lynn and Dave Wright and Kathi Kerr and her companion Wendel Ward and Brock Simons.

Jean was pre-deceased by her parents William and Hilda, her husband, James Grady, a son, Kim Grady, two brothers, Terry Styles and William Styles and two sisters, Mary Lou Fairbridge and Helen Brown.

Born in Waddington, NY on June 21, 1934 to the late William J. and Hilda I. Buell Styles, Jean graduated from High School and married James Grady on November 28, 1953. James later passed away on April 24, 1989. Beside being a devoted homemaker, Jean worked at the Potsdam Nursing Home for many years as an Aide as well as in Housekeeping, until retiring in 1989. In her free time, Jean enjoyed being an active member of both the Norfolk American Legion and Norfolk Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed helping with the events and dinners both organizations held. She also enjoyed bowling and snowmobiling with James, but Jean found her most enjoyment came from spending time with her family and friends, especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations in Jean's memory can be made to the St. Jude's Foundation or to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com.

The Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk is serving the family of Jean R. Grady.