Miriam Andrews Grabowski

Angela Hospice in Livonia, Michigan.

Mimi was born on March 27th, 1936 in Elkridge, Maryland to J. Frank and Mildred R. (Hastings)

Andrews.

Mimi married her sweetheart John “Richie” J. Grabowski on July 30th, 1955 at St. Augustine’s

Catholic Church in Elkridge. They lovingly raised two daughters; Suzanne Bergren (John) of

Howell, Michigan and Vicky (Tim) Grim of Severna Park, Maryland.

Mimi graduated from Howard High School and until recently met monthly with her classmates.

Mimi completed an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at Catonsville Community

College. She decided early in life to join her husband Richie and “work the water” on the

Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Mimi and Richie made a living crabbing, fishing,

oystering and selling wholesale and retail the seafood they caught. Mimi was the first registered

female member of the Maryland Watermen's Association in the mid-1970’s. Mimi also ran the

marina that was part of their homestead. Mimi and her grandson “Wing” started a business

called Cap’t. Pete’s Eels catching, preparing, and selling eels to local fisherman for bait.

Mimi always had a mischievous twinkle in her hyacinth blue eyes. She was dearly loved by her

family, extended family and friends. A family member gracefully described Mimi’s passing as “a

light has gone out from our world”.

Mimi is survived by her two daughters, her beloved grandson Peter “Wing” Grabowski of

Portland, Oregon, her dear, loving sister Ruth Sherwood of Elkridge, and many nieces and

nephews. Mimi was preceded in death by her mother, husband, and father.

Donations to Angela Hospice in Miriam’s name are kindly suggested in lieu of flowers. Angela

Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154-5010.

Funeral services will be announced soon.