Waltham – Michelle A. Grimes, of Waltham, died at home on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was 53.
Michelle was born in Waltham on August 5, 1966, a daughter of Richard H. and Nancy R. (O'Hara) Grimes. During high school she worked for Grover Cronin's on Moody Street and graduated from Waltham High School in 1984.
After graduating she went to work as a customer service representative at the Stop & Shop Company where she was a valued employee for more than thirty years. She was known for her dependability and loved by her loyal customers for the care and patience she showed to everybody she served.
When she wasn't at work, Michelle loved to bowl and, in her downtime, she enjoyed crocheting beautiful knit pieces for her friends and family.
Along with her mother and father, she leaves her brother, Christopher S. Grimes of Waltham.
Family and friends will honor and remember Michelle's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday, December 8th from 2 to 5 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.