Dr. Grace Wyshak

Dr. Grace Wyshak (Ph.D) of Chestnut Hill passed away September 12, 2024 at the age of 97.

Grace earned several advanced degrees and, among her other roles in higher education, she served for many years as Department Head of the Harvard University School of Public Health.

Grace was the beloved daughter of the late Habeeb and Hafiza (Ameer) Wyshak.  Sister of George Wyshak and the late Robert Wyshak.  Dear cousin of Donna Wyshak, Georgette Wyshak, Joyce Cahaly, and the late Valerie Hadge.  She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to the visiting hour Thursday September 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Church of St. John of Damascus 300 West St. Dedham, followed by Grace's Funeral Service in the Church at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will conclude services at Evergreen Cemetery in Brighton.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Grace's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.  (See contact information below, under CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS).

Additional obituary information will be posted to this site when it becomes available.

Alzheimer's Association
309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham MA 02452
Web: http://www.alz.org