Michelle C. (Brennan) Grinnell, 53, died at home after a long illness surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday February 8, 2009. She was the wife of the late Harry L. Grinnell, Sr., the daughter of the late William J. Brennan III, and the sister of the late Debra Neves.
Born in Mountain Home, Idaho, she spent most of her life in New Bedford. She worked in local nursing homes as a nurse for the past 13 years. Michelle was a lover of flowers and her dog, Fred, and what was most important to her were her family and friends.
Survivors include her loving sister and best friend, Shawn King, sister Roberta Brennan, her children, Lynne Grinnell, Harry L. Grinnell Jr. and his wife Leasa, and Kathryn Grinnell. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Heather, Daniel, Meaghan, Duane, Arthur, Christopher, Jason, Jordan, and Halli, great-grandchildren, Justin and Alyssa, many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Michelle will be terribly missed by all who loved her.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8 PM prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.