Mary E. Carmel, 81, Devoted mother
Mary E. "Betty" Carmel, age 81, of Grafton passed away Friday, Sept 12, 2003 in Specialty Hospital of Lorain of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 15, 2003.She was born Monday, July 3, 1922 in Spencer and was a lifelong resident of Grafton. Betty was a devoted mother and family person who enjoyed caring for her family home.
She is survived by three sons, David Carmel of LaGrange, Ohio Paul Carmel of Grafton, Ohio and Dennis Carmel of Fremont, Ohio nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, and a brother Merwin Bridges of California She is preceded in death by her husband Gordon in 1982, her parents Warren and Rhea Bridges and a sister Irene.
There will be no visitation as a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Blackburn Funeral Home, 1021 Main Street, Grafton, handled local arrangements.