Obituary of Grace E. Murdock

MURDOCK Grace Elizabeth, age 93, of North Haledon, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Born in the Totowa Section of Paterson, Mrs. Murdock lived in North Haledon for 46 years before residing in Delray Beach, FL and Ocean Beach, NJ. For the past 5 years, Grace lived at Mill Gardens Assisted Living in Midland Park, NJ. Grace was a member of the Paterson Avenue Methodist and Episcopal Church in Totowa and was a former member of Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff before moving to Delray Beach. She was a homemaker, Girl Scout Leader and Cub Scout den mother. She is survived by her son W. Thomas, and his wife Mary of Milton, MA; her daughter, Jeanne Miller, and her husband Tom of Wyckoff; five grandchildren: Andrew, Thomas (wife Meghan), Mary Beth, Laura (husband Collin), and Michelle. Grace was predeceased by her beloved husband, William in 2011. The family would like to thank the exceptionally kind and dedicated staff of Mill Gardens for the concern, care and professionalism shown to Grace during her time there as a resident. We are very grateful for all of you. “Family” was at the heart of Mom’s every thought. We will miss her loving care for each and every one of us. Friends may visit the family on Friday, 4:00 – 6:00PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A funeral service will immediately follow visiting at 6:00PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Jude Tribute Program, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148, would be appreciated.