From the archives: Grace Walsh is Excellent!

The Tumbler Ridge Chamber of Commerce held its first ever Excellence awards at the end of 2020, and the Citizen of the year award went to Frank and Grace Walsh.

The couple was nominated multiple times, both as individuals and as a couple, and always with great acclaim. “Frank and Grace have provided incredible leadership over many years through leading the Lions Club and in being perfect hosts in the Lions Campground,” wrote one.

“Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Grace does the meal on wheels program where she picks up meals for people from the restaurant and hand deliveries the meals to people who can not make the meals on their own and have little access to pick up the meals themselves. She uses her own vehicle and does it year round,” wrote another.

A third writes: “Mrs. Grace, or Gracie I like to call her, is a vibrant volunteer of the Lions Club. Every event she takes to the phone, making sure she has enough members to help, makes trip to the community make sure that they have everything they need, making a list of what they don’t have. She always ensures everything is in order, may God Bless her heart. I’ve seen her out in all kinds of weather delivering meals on wheels. I have nothing but profound respect for this sweet woman. Always very positive, takes time to talk to you, and always has encouraging advice. But what Mrs Grace’s gives me is a Mom hug. This is so important to me, as I’m away from my Mom. I tell Mrs Grace whenever I see that she reminds me of my Mom.”

Above Photo: Jean Slaney sent along this picture of Grace and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 286 Ladies Auxiliary in the Legion kitchen.