December 16, 2011 

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Elsa Frances Grant, 93, of Watertown, died Friday, Dec. 16. 

Born May 29, 1918, in South Hammond, the daughter of Jeanette and George Grant who predeceased her in 1949 and 1950. 

Her nearest surviving relatives are Grant B. Northrop of Easton, Md., and William A. Northrop of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Elsa was an elementary school teacher for most of her working life and retired from the Watertown School District in 1976. She taught at several schools around New York State including South Hammond and Schenectady before finishing with 28 years at Watertown. 

She graduated from Hammond High School as valedictorian in 1935 and from Potsdam Normal School in 1939. Subsequent education included a bachelor's degree in education from Potsdam State University in 1946 and master's of science degree in 1954. 

Elsa was an avid traveler and made many trips to Europe in connection with continuing education and visiting relatives in Scotland. 

She was active in many Watertown organizations including the First Presbyterian Church, the American Association of University Women, the New York State Retired Teachers Association, the North Country Bird Club, the College Women’s Club and the Jefferson County Historical Society. 

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at First Presbyterian Church. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Rarick Cemetery, South Hammond. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice.  

Funeral arrangements are with the Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown.

Information provided by Cleveland Funeral Home, Inc. and Newzjunky.com, Watertown