Stephen T. O'Grady

Strafford, NH - Stephen T. O'Grady died peacefully at home on Nov. 16, 2019, at age 104. Steve was born and raised in New Bedford, MA. Upon retirement from the New Bedford School Department, he moved to the family farm in Strafford. In 2017 he became Strafford's oldest citizen and was awarded the Boston Post Cane. He was a devout Catholic and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes/St. Joseph's Parish. Steve is an Army Veteran of World War II. During his time as a soldier, he performed a variety of duties. As a Military Policeman he helped prevent union strikers from shutting down the Springfield, Mass. Arms factory. As a Corporal he assisted Maine farmers with the potato harvest, and as a Medic he awaited the invasion of Japan at a post in the Philippines. In retirement at the farm, Steve handled the many chores required-stacking hay, mucking stalls, fixing equipment, etc. His mind and body remained strong to the end. God Bless Stephen O'Grady. He was preceded in death by his sister Rita Kerivan, his brother...