{"id":17280,"date":"2026-05-20T18:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/?post_type=tributes&#038;p=17280"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:04:18","slug":"grace-dimattina","status":"publish","type":"tributes","link":"https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/?tributes=grace-dimattina","title":{"rendered":"Grace Dimattina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Umbrella Dementia Caf\u00e9s community is deeply saddened by the passing of Grace Dimattina, who died peacefully on 12 May, surrounded by her beloved family.<\/p>\n<p>Grace, alongside her husband Bob, was a founding member of the Caf\u00e9 of Connections in Box Hill South in July 2019. Throughout the years, they became the heart of the Box Hill South &#8216;Connections&#8217; community, forming lasting friendships and helping to shape a welcoming and supportive space for the many fellow members who joined our cafe support group.<\/p>\n<p>Grace was known for her kindness, generosity and quiet strength. She offered unwavering support to fellow carers, always ready to listen, share and encourage.<\/p>\n<p>With her warm smile and gentle presence, she reminded us that life can remain rich with connection and purpose even through the most trying days.<\/p>\n<p>She will be deeply missed and warmly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.<\/p>\n<p>Any tributes made in Grace&#8217;s name will directly support the current couples who attend Cafe of Connection&#8217;s dementia cafe today. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5331-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5331-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5331-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5331-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5331-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5331-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/umbrelladementiacafes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5331-600x450.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; 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