Strafford NH-Grace S. Staples,65, of 2nd Crown point Rd died Thursday January 12, 2012 at Portsmouth hospital after a long illness. Born March 20, 1946 in Lancaster NH she was the daughter of the late Norman and Bernice (Peavey) Blanchard. Grace has lived in Strafford since 1976 after moving previously from Portsmouth NH. She was employed as a toll booth attendant at the Dover tolls for 12 years until she retired. She is a member of the 1st Crown point Baptist Church in Strafford and enjoyed genealogy. Members of her family include her significant other, Robert Brockelbank of Strafford NH, her son Jeff Staples of Epping, a brother Earl Blanchard and his wife Joyce of Epping, a grandchild, Katelynn Staples of Wolfeboro, her nephews; Jason, Corey and Todd Blanchard. Family flowers only, in lieu of flowers should be made to the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 There are no calling hours Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 17, 2012 at 10am in the 1st...