Obituary of Gregory A. Grimes

Gregory A. Grimes, 67, of Oakfield, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on August 22, 2024 in the Palliative Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

     Greg was born on June 20, 1957 in Batavia N.Y., a son of Mary Lou (Reigle) Grimes of Batavia, and the late Francis Richard Grimes.

     He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lois (Phillips), sons, Timothy (Kaitlyn) Grimes of Fort Eustis, VA and Matthew (Molly) Grimes of Alexander, his grandchildren, Mary Mae, Myles, Maura, Millie of Alexander N.Y. and Emmylou of Fort Eustis, VA. He is survived by his sisters, Colleen (David) Ronan of St. Cloud, FL and Kathleen (Christopher Roberts) Goras of Batavia, along with several nieces and nephews.

     Greg was employed for many years at the US Gypsum Board Plant in Oakfield N.Y. until closing. Greg then worked for many years at Oatka Milk Products in Batavia, N.Y.

     Greg will be remembered by his love of watching sporting and musical events of his grandchildren and talking to Emmylou on her ride home from school every day. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed when his family was all together.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc, 8700 Lake St. Rd, LeRoy N.Y., where a brief Service of Remembrance will be held at 7:00 P.M.  A Mass in Greg’s memory will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

     In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester or the Wilmot Cancer Institute, 300 East River Rd., P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, N.Y. 14627-8996