It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Gracie on Saturday February 13, 2021 at the age of 85.
Gracie was born on October 24, 1935 in Fort William to proud parents Ted and Grace Code. She was the oldest of 5 children. She attended Franklin Street School and Fort William Vocational School where she met her soulmate, country boy Artie Stephenson from Rosslyn Village. While in high school, she played in the orchestra, choir, competed in track and field, and was a cheerleader. In grade 12 she was selected to sing in the Massed Ontario Choir at the Eaton Auditorium in Toronto.