Obituary of Margaret Grace James

Margaret "Grace" James passed away at the age of 86 on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the home of her daughter with her cherished daughters, Lori and Connie beside her. Born on October 29, 1927 to Irma (Kassey) and Joseph Bondeaur in Scranton, PA, she lived in Wharton, NJ and was a graduate of Wharton High School. Grace worked briefly at Greystone Psychiatric Hospital and Picatinny Arsenal. On November 22, 1947 she married "the love of her life" Raymond Everett James and shared 61 magnificent, love filled years spending time in their gardens and treasuring the wonders of nature together. Grace always had a radiant smile on her face for those she met and her heart was filled with tremendous affection for those around her. Words cannot express the joy she had in life because of her family & friendships. Grace was thankful everyday for those who participated in her wonderful life. Grace is survived by her daughters, Lori (James) Adrian of Lebanon Twp., NJ, Connie (James) Barbato and her husband Vince of Marshalls Creek, PA, 4 grandchildren; Kelly (Adrian) Misar & husband Kevin of Holland Twp., NJ, Matthew James Adrian of Boynton Beach, FL, Amanda Rae Adrian of Lebanon Twp., NJ and Michael Vincent Barbato and wife Tonya of Easton, PA; 2 great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Grace Misar, Connor Joseph Misar and soon to be "Baby Barbato". She also leaves behind her lifelong best friends, Andy & Peggy Zaycer and many dear, caring friends and neighbors in "Dover Hills", Randolph, NJ. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Ray in 2009 and her daughter Cheryl Lynn James in 2004. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Tuttle Funeral Home (www.Tuttlefh.com) in Randolph. The Funeral Service will Follow at 7:00 PM also at the Funeral Home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 or any Animal Charity of your choice.