Grace M. (Worth) Cody
Antrim, NH – Grace M. (Worth) Cody, a beloved longtime Antrim resident
whose warmth and creativity touched generations of students and
neighbors, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at
the Scott-Farrar retirement community in Peterborough after a long
journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 89.
Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on September 7, 1936, Grace was the
daughter of the late Earle and Ethel Worth. She grew up in Antrim and
graduated from Keene State College, where she earned her teaching
degree and discovered a lifelong passion for education.
Grace dedicated 23 years to teaching middle school in Antrim,
inspiring countless young people with her patience, humor, and love of
learning. Former students often remembered her encouraging words and
the way she made every child feel valued.
After retiring from the classroom, Grace embraced a vibrant life of
art and movement. She became an accomplished pastel artist whose
landscapes reflected her keen eye for New England’s beauty. She was
equally at home on the dance floor, enjoying ballroom dancing and
keeping active in Jazzercise well into her later years. Friends and
family recall her as someone who could turn an ordinary afternoon into
a celebration.
Grace is survived by her sister, Marguerite Roberts; her five
children-Jennifer, Ralph, Luellen, Joanne, and Christina; four
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, all of whom will remember
her generous spirit and sparkling smile.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Grace’s
memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, supporting research and care for
those affected by the disease she bravely faced. (https://alzfdn.org/donate/).
There will be no formal services at this time. A private Celebration
of Life will be held by the family at a later date.