Grace M. (Argentine) Paris

Grace M. (Argentine) Paris, 97, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at St. Luke Lutheran Community in North Canton, OH.

Grace was born Oct. 5, 1921 in Toronto, daughter of the late August and Louise (Bonofine) Argentine.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William ‘Bill’ Paris, Sr, son William ‘Bub’ Paris, Jr., son Ronald Paris, son-in-law Harry Littlecott and ten siblings.

She leaves behind two daughters, Nancy Littlecott and Carol (Dave) Cox; sister, Mary Louise ‘Mimi’ (Tony) Lamantia; niece, Gloria (Greg) Zamborsky; daughters-in-law Terra Paris Green and Molly Paris; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Grace was a longtime member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the Catholic Women’s Club.  Grace loved to cook, bake, play cards, and spend time with family and friends.

Family and friends will be received Tuesday, April 16 from 4 – 7 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto beginning with a Vigil Service at 4 pm.  A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Toronto with additional viewing in the vestibule of the church from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Fr. Thomas Vennitti will celebrate and burial will follow in Toronto Union Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to: St. Francis Church Office 1225 N. River Ave. Toronto, OH 43964 or Crossroads Hospice 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr. Unit E, Green, OH 44685.