John Francis Grim
June 5, 1950 – December 1, 2023
John Francis Grim, 73, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away on December 1, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph Michael and Margaret Katherine Henrietta (Himmelberg) Grim. John was raised in Washington D.C. and attended McNamara high school for two years then graduated from Potomac Senior High School. He went on to complete his apprenticeship to become a journeyman carpenter. John loved being on the bay crabbing, fishing, and boating with his family and wife Carol who he was married to for 55 years.
John is survived by his wife Carol Ann (Shriver) Grim of Chesapeake Beach; son John Grim, Jr. and his wife Tara Grim of Sunderland; daughter Paula Grim and her wife Deborah Long of Bethany Beach, DE; grandchildren Seth Harmdierks, Gabrielle Grim, Colin Grim, and Brian Sipe; great-grandson Milo Sipe; sister Annie O’Reilly and her husband Mike of Herndon, VA; brother Joseph Grim and his wife Diane of Olney, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Grim, and daughter Angela Grim.
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations be made to The Watermen’s Association http://marylandwatermen.com/
Visitation
Thursday, December 7, 2023
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Services
- Memorial Service
Thursday, December 7, 2023
5:00 P.M.
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Watermen’s Association
1805A Virginia Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Condolences
Sort Comments
2 Dec 2023
3:37pm
John will be missed. He and Mike will share better times and peace together. I am here for you.
Love, Pat Cronin
City
Arnold
State
MD
2 Dec 2023
6:14pm
Carol and family,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. What an amazing accomplishment to be married 55 years. I remember when you got married! I have many wonderful memories of you and John when we were young. Oh, the stories! Wishing you and your family peace and comfort.
Pam Chase Lambert
City
Alexandria
State
Virginia
2 Dec 2023
8:20pm
Your father was strong, sweet and dependable. I have my earliest memories that include him. Every time I’ve ever seen him, he always had the biggest smile and best hugs to welcome me. I have nothing but warm memories of him. I’m so very sorry for the entire family. All of you are in my thoughts at this time.
City
Annapolis
State
Maryland
3 Dec 2023
7:49pm
Carol and family will be in my thoughts. Her friends at cvs are always here for her. John will be missed.
City
NORTH BEACH
State
Maryland
4 Dec 2023
5:14pm
Carol, I found a couple of old photos from the seventies to share with you. playing cards at our apt. in Naylor Gardens . Good memories of fishing on the bay and having a blast at your home in Chesapeake beach. Rest in Peace my old friend John.
City
Dewey Beach
State
Delaware
4 Dec 2023
8:55pm
Carol, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
City
Owings
State
MD
5 Dec 2023
9:16am
Carol and family,
I’m
So sorry for your loss 🙏
City
Beltsville
State
Maryland
6 Dec 2023
12:58pm
We will miss John as the neighbor who entertained us on holidays with his antics. Ed and I are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He will be missed!
City
Chesapeake Beach, MD
State
MD
6 Dec 2023
5:21pm
Carol , JohnJohn and Paula, So sorry for your loss. Many good memories of when I worked for John off and on with lots of other Beach boys many moons ago it seems……….Elmo
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
7 Dec 2023
4:07pm
John, you will be greatly missed. I remember all the boat trips, Abner’s, Albert and Booker. So much fun . And so many other memories of Carol and you.
R.I.P My friend.
City
Front Royal
State
Virginia
9 Dec 2023
4:19pm
carol we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all so sorry we could not make it over there we did not have the gas money im here if you want to talk love you all
City
Crisfield
State
MD
9 Dec 2023
6:55pm
Carol, John John & Paula, it was so great to see you. So many memories of John growing up with all the cousins. We were so tight. Everything, birthdays & Christmas were celebrated as a family. Makes me sad that the extended family does less as we all have so much with our close families. So many memories! Love to all. You’re in my prayers. 🙏😘
City
Washington
State
DC
27 Dec 2023
1:34am
I can only imagine the reunion he had with his daughter when God’s Heavenly Angels brought him to Paradise. I know she was waiting with the biggest smile and open arms 💙❤️
Big Hugs to All!
City
Myrtle Beach
State
South Carolina
6 Feb 2024
11:56am
Oh this breaks my heart.hear💔
Carol I hope you have peace and smiles knowing John and Angie are together laughing loud and smiling big
All My Best …… ✨
City
Myrtle Beach
State
SC
Sort Comments
John will be missed. He and Mike will share better times and peace together. I am here for you.
Love, Pat Cronin
Carol and family,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. What an amazing accomplishment to be married 55 years. I remember when you got married! I have many wonderful memories of you and John when we were young. Oh, the stories! Wishing you and your family peace and comfort.
Pam Chase Lambert
Your father was strong, sweet and dependable. I have my earliest memories that include him. Every time I’ve ever seen him, he always had the biggest smile and best hugs to welcome me. I have nothing but warm memories of him. I’m so very sorry for the entire family. All of you are in my thoughts at this time.
Carol and family will be in my thoughts. Her friends at cvs are always here for her. John will be missed.
Carol, I found a couple of old photos from the seventies to share with you. playing cards at our apt. in Naylor Gardens . Good memories of fishing on the bay and having a blast at your home in Chesapeake beach. Rest in Peace my old friend John.
Carol, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carol and family,
I’m
So sorry for your loss 🙏
We will miss John as the neighbor who entertained us on holidays with his antics. Ed and I are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He will be missed!
Carol , JohnJohn and Paula, So sorry for your loss. Many good memories of when I worked for John off and on with lots of other Beach boys many moons ago it seems……….Elmo
John, you will be greatly missed. I remember all the boat trips, Abner’s, Albert and Booker. So much fun . And so many other memories of Carol and you.
R.I.P My friend.
carol we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all so sorry we could not make it over there we did not have the gas money im here if you want to talk love you all
Carol, John John & Paula, it was so great to see you. So many memories of John growing up with all the cousins. We were so tight. Everything, birthdays & Christmas were celebrated as a family. Makes me sad that the extended family does less as we all have so much with our close families. So many memories! Love to all. You’re in my prayers. 🙏😘
I can only imagine the reunion he had with his daughter when God’s Heavenly Angels brought him to Paradise. I know she was waiting with the biggest smile and open arms 💙❤️
Big Hugs to All!
Oh this breaks my heart.hear💔
Carol I hope you have peace and smiles knowing John and Angie are together laughing loud and smiling big
All My Best …… ✨