Mary Grace Canfield (from Green Acres and other sitcoms) dies at 89

[prberk]

From US Weekly magazine:

Veteran actress Mary Grace Canfield, best known for her role as Ralph Monroe on the show Green Acres, died Saturday, Feb. 15 in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was 89.

The TV star's daughter Phoebe Alexiades told the Associated Press that her mother died in a hospice after losing her battle to lung cancer.

Canfield played the character of handywoman Ralph Monroe on the show who would greet the townspeople of Hooterville with a "howdy doody," while wearing her signature bib overalls and working on the Douglas family's home. Green Acres ran from 1965 to 1971.

With a career spanning nearly four decades, Canfield was also known for her roles on General Hospital, The Love Boat and The Hathaways. She also briefly starred on Bewitched.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years John Bischof, her two daughters Phoebe and Alison, and three grandsons.

Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/mary-grace-canfield-green-acres-actress-dies-at-89-2014182#ixzz2th7l3ET7

I remember her from Green Acres, but also from Bewitched. Funny character actress.

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm stunned by so many actors passing away, in such a recent period of time. I recall Mary Grace Canfield from her role in Green Acres. Her portrayal of the quirky, Ralph Monroe fit right in with all the other silly characters in that sitcom. It was the kind of show I'd watch in reruns, if I just needed time to veg out and relax watching a bit of lighthearted humor. Shows like Green Acres and Gilligan's Island brought joy to many people. Sorry to hear that she has passed away.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I actually remember her from Pollyanna (1960, Hayley Mills). She played Angelica, the cranky maid who Pollyanna befriends. So sad

 

[MinnieM123]

I actually remember her from Pollyanna (1960, Hallie Mills). She played Angelica, the cranky maid who Pollyanna befriends. So sad

Oh that's right!! I was trying to remember where else I had seen her, and yes, she was in Pollyanna. Thanks for posting that.

 

[prberk]

I actually remember her from Pollyanna (1960, Hayley Mills). She played Angelica, the cranky maid who Pollyanna befriends. So sad

Oh that's right!! I was trying to remember where else I had seen her, and yes, she was in Pollyanna. Thanks for posting that.

I had forgotten that, too!