Grace Ciappara (28 Aug 1934 - 20 Jul 2015)

Our memories of Grace's warmth, strength and intelligence remain as a testimony of the impact she made on all who knew her.

Con sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia.
Gabriele, Margaret e Anna Gorga Soderini

In happy remembrance of theatre days gone by.

Dear Grace,
We will miss You, and You
Will Forever Live in Our Hearts.
Roy, Mary & Beth Fiteni

In memory of Grace and my father Derek Hodder who died at the Cynthia Spencer Hospice

Dear Grace you will be missed so much.

You were truly an inspiration to so many. I will miss our daily chats and Sunday afternoons together when we’d call our sister Doris in Malta for a catch up and laugh.

You will always remain in our thoughts and prayers.

God bless you, rest in peace my dear sister,

Love Frances and Eddie XX

Grace, I will miss our monthly 6 am calls, and talk about our families. We had so much fun together,
traveling or visiting each other. You were my cousin and one of my best friends.
Be at peace.
Miriam & Jim Devine

Grace was truly one of the most wonderful women in my life and my whole family's life. Knowing her as a child when she and her family came to visit us and then later as an adult, I grew to love her as one of the most charismatic and spectacular women I have ever known. Truly my Mother's closest friend and cousin, we all treasured every moment with her whether in Malta, England or here in the USA. We all loved her so dearly and my eldest daughter Grace is blessed to carry on her name. David and I and my children, grieve with dearest Joe, Astrid, Dennis and Stephanie, who we all love so much. We all celebrate her remarkable and amazing life and treasure every memory. I wish we were with you now and will cherish her always and forever.

My sincere condolences to you, Steph and to all of your family. xx

Grace's passing away was expected and yet still so sad. Her passing away marks another step towards bringing the curtain down on an era. When Grace invited you over and told you to feel at home you already did. And when she told you how nice it was to see you, you knew it was true. So rest in peace Grace - you more than did your bit. By the way my dad told me how the catering's improved up there since your arrival.

I can't think of Grace without smiling. Her humor, her style and her ability to light up a room was a rare gift. Whenever Grace and my Mom (Miriam) were reunited they became two Maltese school girls again. Tom amd I loved her completely and have only happy memories of our time together. Our love and prayers go out to our sweet Joe and my cousins, Astrid, Dennis and Stephanie.

I am proud to have known you Grace, such a warm hearted lady whom I shared some lovely times with during our times together on and off the stage. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
I am sorry I can't sing for you on Wednesday, it would have been an honour.
Our love and prayers to Joe and the Family.
Steve Steers

I met Grace a few years ago, when she was already not in the best of health. Shame I couldn’t have met her before. I was immediately stuck by her strong character and an uncommon desire for life. I think she was an outgoing, communicative woman with healthy traditional values. Great example of a woman from the South perfectly integrated in the land of the North. When she knew I would be going to visit her for the first time she took Italian lessons so that she could speak better to me!! Rest in peace, Grace, and take care of your loved ones, especially Joe who took care of you in these last years in a way that not many men know how.

Ho conosciuto Grace qualche anno fa, quando non stava bene in salute. Peccato non averla conosciuta prima. Mi colpì subito il suo forte carattere ed una voglia di vivere non comune. Penso sia stata una donna molto volitiva, comunicativa e dai valori sani e “antichi”. Grande esempio di una donna del Sud integrata perfettamente in una terra del Nord. Quando seppe che sarei andato a trovarla, prese lezioni di italiano per poter meglio conversare con me!! Riposa in pace Grace e abbi cura dei tuoi cari, in particolar modo del tuo Joe che ti ha curato in questi ultimi anni come pochissimi uomini sanno fare.

To the Mum who had such a rough time in the last few years, with one thing after another, I’m sorrier than you could ever have imagined that you had to go through this. You were right, you really didn’t deserve it. To this Mum, I’m going to let you go on Wednesday.
But the Mum who constantly wrote me letters when I was away at school, who was so excited when I phoned, who always wanted to know what to make for me when I came back home, who was so thrilled and proud to be meeting me in Italy for a holiday, who was never happier than when we were all together, who made such a home for us, who knew exactly how to spend her precious time, who was so self-confident and never put off by what people thought, who made herself loved by so many people, I will never let go of you, Mum, you’ll be in my heart forever.

We have known Grace for a long time . A devoted wife and loving mum and grandma and an open- house to her numerous friends. R.I.P. dear .We will always remember your beaming smile .
Charles and Mary

I only met Grace a few short years ago. She was a larger than life character who was never happier than when she was organising one of the many social and family parties.
Thank you for the kindness you always showed to my mum and myself. We will miss you.

In memory of a very special lady,who will be sorely missed.

May God give you all comfort and peace. Rest in peace Grace. You will always be remembered in our hearts.
Love and prayers. Greg, Kim, Steven and Andrew Owens

So many happy memories of time spent with Grace and her family, always full of laughter. Christmas Days, holidays, birthdays, all the great memories that make childhood and friendship so special. Much love to Joe, Astrid, Dennis, Steph and all the family. From The Metcalfe Family xx

Grace was not only a sister but also a friend. She was always an inspiration of courage and determination not only to me, but to all who knew her. We have fond memories of family gatherings and holidays together. Grace you will always remain in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace dear sister.
Love Joe and Doris, Bertrand and Charmaine, and their families.