Cecile Hudson Grant

1938 - 2017

Cecile Hudson Grant obituary, 1938-2017, Raleigh, NC

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Cecile Grant Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2017.

Cecile Hudson Grant, 78, of Raleigh passed away Saturday morning, June 17, 2017. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 20th at 2:00 PM with Mass of Christian Burial following at 3:00 PM at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 5801 Fall of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Cecile or Ceci/Cec/Ceil depending on what stage you entered her life, was the daughter of the late William Thomas Hudson Sr., Eileen Vincent Hudson and Cecile Vincent Hudson who raised her. She was a proud 1960 graduate of St. Mary's College, Notre Dame and began her career as a medical social worker in Los Angeles. She and her husband, Alexander Thom Grant III, moved between Los Angeles and Raleigh a number of times between the late 60's and 70's before calling Raleigh home in 1976. Cecile's life was hallmarked by faith and committed to service. She found her home and vocation in the faith communities of St. Raphael's and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, bringing Jesus' love and mercy to others. She served on virtually every ministry and committee, the first to offer herself to those in need. After taking time off to raise her four daughters, she went back to work for "a few months" to assist her longtime friend, Msgr. Gerald L. Lewis, when he became rector of the Cathedral. A few months became 27 years, rich in friendships, experiences and memories. She worked at the Cathedral until this last December, never officially retiring.

Her "Irish Eyes" shone with love upon her children: Kate Grant Wells (Mike), Meg Grant, Molly Grant, Muffy Grant-Linnane (John). Her grandchildren: Curtis, Grant and Margaret Wells; Cashel, Celia, Kittredge and Collins Linnane. Her brothers (and their wives): Tom, Rob, Art, Mike and Jim Hudson. Scores of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex.

If you're blessed enough to still have your mom, give her a call…or better yet, a hug.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Raphael's ECC Ignatius Fund in honor of Sr. Francis Clare Ughast CSC, founder.

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June 27, 2017

Rick & Debra Punke

To our dear friends Muffy and John (and children) we are so very sorry for your loss. While we never met your mother, we indeed knew her - through you, the woman you are Muffy, the way you spoke of her, the service she dedicated to the cathedral, her church and the community - you honor her each and every day by the beautiful person you are. May her love and light always shine upon you and may the beautiful memories fullfill your heart until you meet again - With much love,

June 21, 2017

Maria Romp

To the Loved one of Cecile Grant,
She was a very courageous woman, with a very strong faith in God and a loving compassionate person. I've known her for many years and always ready to help in any way she can, very warm, friendly and loving. Her spirit will always live in my heart.

Maria Romp
Raleigh, NC 27609

June 21, 2017

Sr. Lenette Marcello

Dear Grant Family,
So very sorry to hear of this loss. Cel was at Gibbons for any and every activity, helping and supporting whatever group was in need of assistance. Most of all, her loving presence brought joy to us. May she know the great reward prepared for her by God whom she served and loved so well. Prayers for you as you miss her, united with you in spirit as you celebrate her life.

June 20, 2017

I just heard of Cecile's passing and am saddened by your loss of your dear mother.
She was one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to know. You all will be in my prayers in the coming days.
God bless you all!
Annette Jay

June 20, 2017

We send our sympathy and wish you peace and God's blessing to all your family.
Chester and Nancy Pajerski

June 19, 2017

Jack & Kathy Frey

Katie, Meg, Molly, & Muffy, I was so saddened to hear about your Mom's passing. Lots of great memories with you all. Your Dad and Mom and all of you at some of the Frey family functions, singing with Cece in the St Raphael's choir are up there at the top. It has been our pleasure to have had Cecile as a friend.
Jack & Kathy Frey

June 19, 2017

Carolyn & Frederick Sexton

Our loved ones never truly leave us...

They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives.

Cecile was blessed with a warm caring heart as is evidenced in all of the messages, and in turn she has been blessed throughout her life by a loving family, her church family and all of her friends.

Now it is time to celebrate a life well lived!

June 18, 2017

We love and miss you already. We can't tell you how grateful I am to have met you. We wish we had more time here but look forward to meeting you again.,We love and miss you already. We can't tell you how grateful I am to have met you. We wish we had more time here but look forward to meeting you again.

June 18, 2017

Maureen Ratliff

Dearest Katie, Meg, Molly and Muffy. I was so saddened to read of your mother's passing. I knew her through Cathedral and Gibbons, but mostly because of you girls. She was delightful and always upbeat. I have such sweet memories, however brief, of her. Bless you all, and remember that she will always be near you.

Maureen Jones Ratliff

June 18, 2017

Dearest Muffy, John, and family,
Your precious mom’s kindness, humor, intelligence, energy, and joy were palpable to all of us who were lucky enough to know her – what a privilege to have experienced her love. She was, quite simply, beautiful in every way, start to finish, inside and out. Her Irish eyes will remain smiling down on you forever, and her love will live on through you every day of your lives. May all of the wonderful memories you shared with her give you peace during this incredibly difficult time…
Sending much love, many hugs, and deepest sympathy,
Simon and Erin Hanley Campbell

June 18, 2017

A rich source of inspiration, devotion and love. Our familys many life hurdles simply vanished knowing the many prayers Cecile prayed on our behalf. You will be missed but your spirit of faith and love will never be forgotten. Blessed are you Cecile. The Veno Family

June 18, 2017

To Ceil's Girl's and Family ... Loving memories and gracious times spent with each of you, your Mom and Dad. So blessed to have shared faith, community and laughter always, at our home away from home: St. Raphael's! Tom and I send you comfort, love and peace ... always and forever. The McGinnis's

June 18, 2017

Paul and Kasey Amburn

With love and peace,
The Amburn Family

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20

Visitation

2:00 p.m.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church

5801 Fall of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC

Jun

20

Mass of Christian Burial

3:00 p.m.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church

5801 Fall of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC

Funeral services provided by:

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

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