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Grant; Maurice Percy

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Grant;

GRANT – Maurice Percy,  91, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Monday, March 11th, 2013.

Born in Sandy Cove, Queens County, he was a son of the late  Percy and Gertrude (Young) Grant.

Maurice was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the West Nova Scotia Regiment, “West Novies”, as a rifleman in Europe and North Africa. Following the war, he was a truck driver for Long’s Transport then went to work with Bowater Mersey Paper Company. He retired as a foreman of the Groundwood department after 40 years. Maurice was an avid hunter, fisherman, woodworker and an all round “jack of all trades”.

He is survived  by his wife  Marion (Barriman), his daughter Holly Grant (Tom Chambers) of Brooklyn; his sons: David (Sandra) of West Berlin,  Leonard (Nancy)  and Brian (Candace Rhyno) both of Brooklyn. 8 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. Stepdaughters Tanya Medynski of New Westminster, BC and Tracey Medynski of Halifax. His brother Lawrence (Betty) of Montreal.

He was predeceased by his first wife Marguerite Berriman, sisters Pearl Montley and Elizabeth and brothers Floyd, George “Arnie” and Thomas.

Visitation will be  Thursday, March 14th, 2013 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Friday, March 15th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.  both from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

 

 

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  1. Grealdine and Harry

    Sending our condolences to Marion and the family.our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.May Maurice RIP.

  2. Doug and Tracey Bowers

    Brian and Family so very sorry to hear the passing of your dad …..thinking of you all…….at this sad time may time heal your sorrow but always keep the memories alive. He will always be with you to watch and guide you in good times and bad be thankful for all time that you had …….he will missed and forever in our heats……remember he dancing a jig up in heaven .

  3. Curtis &Linda Leslie Maillett

    We send our sincere condolences to all of your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Curtis & Linda

  4. Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett

    We offer our sincere condolences to the whole family. Remember the happy times, It does help through difficult times. Sincerely, Curtis & Linda

  5. Murray,Donna and Family

    May our thoughts and condolences ease some of the grief the Grant Family are experencing at this trying time. Maurice was a great person to be around and a foreman in which I was very fortunate to work for. He will be missed by all that met him. Rest in Peace.

  6. Becky colp

    Sending my love to you all..im sure you have lots of great memories..! Holly..David..lenny and Brian..god bless!
    Becky

  8. FAITH D'EON

    John and Faye ,sending our condolences to you and your family our thoughts are with you all, loved to watch you and Morris dance,so gracefully, so sad for your loss ,take care hugs.

  9. Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth

    David & Family – Our sincerest condolences on your recent loss of your Dad. Our thoghts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

  11. Sherri & Dennis Harrington

    To Brian and the Family,
    So very sorry for your sad loss. I hope you know that we share
    your sorrow. The love you have in your heart will keep the memories alive forever.
    Hugs to you , take care …
    Love Sherri & Denny

  13. Noweta Nickerson, Ron Zwicker

    to Marion and family ….we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father..sending our heartfelt sympathy , its so hard when a parent is gone….but hold on to all the great memories , which are truly a blessing to have and keep in our hearts. ..thinking of all of you…hugs to you Holly, Brian ,David and Lenny

  14. Richard and Sharon Roy

    So sorry to hear about your father Brian and family, we are thinking about you guys, take care.

  15. CarolAnn MacAdams

    To the family;
    It is with much love that I send you my condolences. Know that your fondest and happiest memories will keep you wrapped in your Dad’s love forever. Take care of each other and continue in love.
    Carol

  17. Barb and Brian Fralic

    To Marion and family,
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Barb and Brian

  18. sylvia langille

    Dear Holly,Tommy and family,

    Sorry to hear about your dad.Hang in there and take care!

    Sylvia & Mike

  19. Kathy, Bernie and Nellie

    Dear Marion,
    So sorry to learn of Maurice’s passing. You are in our thoughts. He’ll teach them how to dance in Heaven!

  20. Viv Croft

    To the Grant Family

    Thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Maurice was a wonderful man……..

  22. Tim McDonald

    Holly, David, Lennie, Brian and Marion….you are all in my thoughts during this very sad time. Maurice was a great guy and very well liked by everyone, I will always remember him camping at Hibernia listening to Willie Nelson and playing golf with Gerald. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Remember the great times that you had with him and it will help to ease the pain…..

  23. sylvia & billy

    dear marion sorry to hear of maurice passing’
    think of all the good times’we miss u camping, how i loved to pest
    Maurice; R I P; Maurice

  24. To the Grant Family...

    I was saddened to hear of Maurice’s passing. May you find comfort and peace in each other and in the loved ones who surround you during this difficult time.

  26. Janice Mitchell

    Marion, David, Holly, Lennie and Brian. May you find strength in each other during the difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  27. Leo Campbell

    On behalf of my family and our extended family at school, please accept our deepest condolences.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Leo

  28. Fred Scobey / Ruby Scobey

    To the Grant Family

    Sincere Condolences to the Family for the passing of your Husband and Father. May He RIP.

    Fred and Ruby Scobey

  29. Judi Maillett

    Marion,David,Holly,Brian,Lennie & families.
    .What memories i have of Maurice when we would sit around the camp fire in Hibernia & he would tell stories.He was a wonderful story teller,enjoyed then so.And to see him dance,well that was a show.Man he could move.Memories,all we have now.RIP Maurice.Say hi to Dad & i hope he beats you in a card game!

  30. Val and John Kempton

    For the Grant family – Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  31. Hughina and son, Cameron Grant

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

  33. Bruce Theriau

    Brian and Family

    Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time, your memories will help you through it.

  34. Stewart & Rose Mooers (Veinot

    To David, Holly, Lenny, Brian & family our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.
    I grew up in Sandy Cove and knew him well. God bless you all at this sad time.

  35. Janet and George Fletcher

    Grant Family: We were sorry to hear about Maurice; Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  36. Debbie Spinney (Boudreau)

    David.. Lenny.. Holly.. Brian & Marion ….i am so sorry to hear about Uncle Maurice…i use to have so much fun when i stayed with Maurice and Margurite…ski-dooing watching tv just anything at all and when it would thunder who would drive up to get me if Maurice was working your mom lol now she doesnt have to worry anymore about the thunder and lightening maurice is there with her 🙂 my thoughts and prayers are with u all ….HUGS xoxo Debbie

  37. Philip and Holly Smith

    To the Grant Family-
    We are very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you all in the days ahead.
    Philip and Holly

  38. Christopher Clarke

    I had the pleasure of working with Maurice. He was a fine and capable person. My condolences and sympathy go out to his wife and family.

  39. Bea DeLong

    To the Grant Family …..So sorry to hear of Maurice’s passing. I am sure he left you many great memories to treasure.
    With Sincere Sympathy, Bea

  41. Pamela Dent

    I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the Grant family on the loss of their father,grandfather,great grandfather and uncle. I have fond memories of Maurice being able to repair or build anything. He had the great ability to see the problem and correct it with ease and confidence. A real man’s man. He will be greatly missed.

  43. Sheree and Aubrey Chandler and family

    To Holly and the Grant Family,

    We were very saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. It is obvious that he was a father held in high esteem by his children. What is a greater testament to a man than that? May your memories ease your grief and the care and concern of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.

  44. Kevin and Cathie Wentzell

    At this time we offer our sincerest condolences. May you be comforted by fond memories.

  45. John and Karen Henley

    David, Lenny, Holly & Brian, we have fond memories of your Dad, enjoyed many years of playing a good game of cards with him and your Mom at David’s. Our thoughs and prayers are with you all at the difficult time.

  46. Blanche, Charlene & Carl Veinot

    Marion, David, Holly, Lenny & Brian,

    So sorry to hear of Maurice’s passing. We know that you have great
    memories to cherish to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care.

  47. Terry&Donna Connolly

    david,lenney,holly,brian&famlies. So sorry to hear of your dads passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  48. Susan Levy

    To all of Maurice’s family I want to off my sincere condolences during this sad time. I hope he is dancing wherever he is and that he is at peace.

  49. Ted, Wayne and mother Verna Davis

    So sorry to hear about your father. Your family was always good neighbors , Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

  50. Geraldine Stevens Williams

    My sincere sympathy to the Grant family on the loss of your dear father. May God comfort you and keep you in his care at this sad time.
    Sincerely ,Geraldine Williams

  51. Marion Seamone

    To Holly & family: my sincere sympathy to all for the great loss of your father….may your cherished memories get you through this difficult time…..

  52. Sandy Tonello-Greenfield

    Condolences to all members of the family . Prayers are with you all in such a difficult time.

  53. Ethel Wolfe

    To Lenny and all the family my sincere sympathy for the loss of your father .May God be with you all at this sad time.

  54. Laurie Lethbridge

    On behalf of myself and my family I want to offer my sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. To me he was one of the finest gentlemen I had the pleasure to meet.

  56. Doug & Pat Lohnes

    David, Lenny, Holly, Brian and families;
    Our condolences to you and your families . Maurice will be missed by many. He was a well respected man who always enjoyed a dance, a good joke , and a day on the water.

  57. Bob and Vicki Roach

    To the Grant family, so sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. Keep all the good memories close to your heart during this difficult time.

  58. Troy Sherry David Connie

    David, Lenny, Holly, Brian and families;
    So sorry for your loss .. We are thinking of you all at this time of sadness
    Troy and Sherry Craig
    David and Connie Craig

  59. David and Bonnie Flemming

    David and I want to extend heartfelt sympathy to all the family today. Maurice was such a nice man. Take Care

  60. Ken Parnell, Ottawa, ON

    It is with great sadness seeing where Maurice has gone to a better place. He was a great man and will be missed by all his family. My sincere condolences.

  61. Lorraine and Robert Quinn

    To Holly and family: Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss.

  62. Gary and Barb Goulden

    We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad,we can see by the pictures he loved hunting and fishing., may God be with you at this difficult time…

  63. Ken & Judi Minard

    David, Lenny, Holly,Brian & families:

    Sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a fine man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  64. Melena & Eddie Pelly

    To Maurice’s Family:

    The memories we have of Maurice are many and we were blessed to have counted him as one of our closest and oldest friends. Eddie will miss the hunting and fishing trips as well as the many hours spent at the campfire laughing and having an all around great time.

    Word of Maurice’s passing has caused many tears to be shed, but it has also made me smile as I recalled the jokes, the stories and the wonderful moments spent together.

    ‘Til we meet again! God bless you and keep you safe.

  65. Earl West

    Marion, Holly, David, Lennie and Brian…so sorry to hear of Maurice’s passing…Think af all the good times you had with your husband and father..It seems like yesterday that Maurice was setting up his spot lights in his back yard for a summer night of badminton…playing until 2 o’clock in the morning. Hang onto the good memories they will help you through the bad times.. My thoughts and Paryers are with you this day…and may Gods Blessings Bring You Peace.

  66. Barb & Gary Smith

    Holly, David, Lennie & Brian; Marion and family
    My thoughts are with you during this time and I know the love you all have for Maurice. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. He carried himself with pride and a high standard of values for life and his fellowman – especially his family. I’m honored to have known him and to have experienced his joy for life. Keep him close in heart and mind – your memories are invaluable. He will be missed by many. Our condolences Barb and Gary Smith.

  67. ross and darlene roy

    so sorry for your loss.he was a wonderful man.thinking of all of you at this time…may god be with you all.

  68. Robert Fleming (DUFF)

    Thoughts are with you in the passing of Maurice. He was a good man. A man of so many talents and will surely be missed.

  70. Suzanne Ohrt

    Holly, I am thinking of you and your family…. Such sad news…. I know Rosanne is there to keep an eye on you. We will have to plan our next adventure soon. Miss you, Suz

  71. Susan and Gary Zinck

    Marion…so sorry to hear of Maurice’s passing,We had some good visits at the campground and we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. I will think of Maurice when I rock in the “pine rocking chair” . He is at rest now and take comfort in all your good memories..
    Susan and Gary

  72. Sheila & Charlie BASHOW

    Sheila & Charlie Bashow says:

    Marion & Family:

    Our sincere sympathy and condolences & Prayers are with you and your family at his very sad perion of time.

    Sheila & Charlie

  73. Karen and Bob Barnes

    We are so sorry to read about the passing of your Dad.He was blessed with a long and full life.May God comfort and strengthen you all during this time of sorrow.

  74. Fred and Samantha Murphy

    Marion and Family,
    We were saddened to hear of Maurice passing.Hold your memories close to your hearts.Thinking of you all at this sad time,take care..

  75. RONNIE AND PAT LAING

    YOU ALWAYS TRIED TO SHOW ME HOW TO DANCE AT OUR REUNIONS BUT YOU WERE THE MASTER ON DANCING OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY

  76. brian and kim mansfield

    We are sorry to hear of your loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..

  77. Randi Dickie

    Dear Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Maurice’s passing.A true soldier he’s been on this earth.May you find comfort in good memories of a special life shared. My vision of Maurice or “Mr Grant” as I knew him is doing a “jive” better than most–may his feet be tapping now.
    Thoughts of each of you at this difficult time
    Randi& Ted D

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