Esther Grimes-Mulligan

ESTHER ELIZABETH ELLIS GRIMES-MULLIGAN, a native of Georgetown, passed away peacefully in her Alexandria, Va., home on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. She was a remarkably vibrant and caring woman who never met a stranger. Esther was well loved and respected throughout Old Towne and will be sorely missed. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Schroeder; two granddaughters, Kristen Finkelstein and Karin Sadler; and three great grandchildren, Ben Finkelstein, Adam Finkelstein and Collin Sadler.

Family and friends will gather at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Va., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, for visitation from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Memorial services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. with burial immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Lung Association.