Grace Lucille Skipp

North Providence, RI - Grace Lucille Skipp, 94 years old, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, at the Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence, RI. She was born in September 23, 1912, in Providence, RI, to Veronica M. and Washington Irving Bucklin, a former track coach for Brown University. Grace was married to the former Herbert M. Skipp, who preceded her in death in October 1973. She is survived by her sons Herbert B. Skipp and his spouse Nanette, of Albuquerque, NM, and Stephen A. Skipp of Hagerstown, MD, a niece, Dora Helwif of Cranston, RI, who?s effort, support and companionship cannot be overstated; four grandchildren, Tracy John Skipp and Christopher Alan Skipp of Albuquerque, NM and Stephen A. Skipp Jr., and Lauren Skipp of Hagerstown, MD; five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Grace was a Registered Nurse and worked in California, New Mexico and Rhode Island, where she retired as a district nurse from the Providence Field Office. She was very religious but private and loved her nursing career. She had a genuine love for all animals. She was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Nursing and the Rhode Island School of Psychiatric Nursing. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 11:00am in the Newport Memorial Park, Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown, RI.