HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Grace Marie Askland passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on February 17, 2022 at the Lutheran Care Center. She said she never thought she'd make it past 70 and married yet to St. Warren for 64 years!

Born in the Bronx on May 16, 1937, Grace was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Wilhelmina Conkling) Klein. Grace was a parishioner at St. Columba Church where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society.

Grace was a lover of conversation and in person gatherings with friends, family, and her beloved "lunch bunch". When visiting, she would bring the ziti and dress to the nines. If the timing and mood were just right you might be fortunate to hear one of her quips or stories she'd enjoy telling about her large, extended family.

She is notably remembered for sending kind words and prayers on real paper with ink and for sending the first Christmas card received on Thanksgiving.

On October 19, 1957 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in the Bronx, she married Warren Askland who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughters, Denise Place and Donna Rickman; her grandsons, Elliott Place and Kevin Place; and her siblings, Warren Klein and Mary Ellen Jennings. In addition to her parents, Grace was also predeceased by her daughters, Kathleen Askland and Darlene Andrew; her granddaughter, Ingrid Place; and her brothers, Charles, Arthur, and Kenneth Klein.

Please join us in celebrating her life where we can hear and share some Grace stories. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 10 am at St. Columba Church followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Lutheran Care Center for their care and compassion during Grace's time there.

Donations may be made in Grace's memory to Covenant House, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Lutheran Care Center. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.