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/
Lisa Gosnell
February 6 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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 …… ✨
Lisa Gosnell
December 27 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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!
Mary Ann Cronin
December 9 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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. ????????
Linda Mayes-barrs
December 9 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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
Laura Loomis ( Missy)
December 7 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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.
Buddy Jenkins
December 6 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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
Barbara J Parrish
December 6 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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!
Jimmy Gott
December 5 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
Carol and family,
I’m
So sorry for your loss ????
Jenny Maines
December 4 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
Carol, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
John Thomas
December 4 – Obituary: John Francis Grim
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.
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