My daughter was in Grace's care for three weeks after her accident. The compassion she showed our family — the way she explained everything, always with calm and hope — I will never forget it.
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Grace Amelia Thompson
December 22, 1955 – July 30, 2023 · 67 years
"To know her was to be loved unconditionally."
Biography
Grace Amelia Thompson was a nurse, a mother, a painter, and above all, a friend. She spent 28 years in pediatric care at Memorial General Hospital, where she was known for making even the most frightened child smile. Outside of work, Grace filled her home with color — her canvases hung in every room. She is survived by her husband David, daughters Clara and Rose, and an indescribable void left in the hearts of all who knew her.
Messages & Tributes (20)
+ Write a MessageGrace was my oldest friend. We met at nursing school in 1977. I cannot imagine this world without her in it — and yet here I am, trying.
2 years ago
I don't think I have ever met anyone who genuinely loved people the way Grace Thompson did. She made kindness look effortless.
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We grew up three houses apart. Grace was always the one who looked out for the younger kids, who included everyone. Some people are just born good.
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Grace mentored me through my first year in pediatrics. She had infinite patience and zero tolerance for indifference.
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She painted a watercolor of my backyard garden as a birthday gift. It is the most beautiful thing in my home. I will treasure it always.
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My book club lost its brightest light. Grace could talk about a novel for two hours and make you feel like you'd never really understood it before.
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In 28 years I never saw Grace have a bad day with a patient. She had a gift — not just clinical, but human. Medicine is poorer without her.
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She showed up for every recital, every game, every hard conversation. She was the most present person I've ever known. We are who we are because of her.
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Mom painted a portrait of each of us the year we turned 18. Mine hangs above my desk. I look at it every day and feel her love.
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