William Austin Grant

85, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Milton, he was a son of the late Evelyn Grant and stepson of the late John Hatt.
William was a veteran of World War Two serving with the Merchant Marine. He also sailed with Mersey Paper Company aboard gypsum boats out of Hantsport. He worked for Mersey Seafoods for a time, as well as C. W. MacLeod’s as a labourer. William enjoyed his sailing time along with cooking, He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He also held a special place in his heart for his pets and was an avid amateur radio operator. He was a member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.
He is survived by his daughters Doris Grant (Donald Keddy) of New Ross; Margaret (Roger) Leslie of Mill Village; Carolyn Tufts of Annapolis, Susan Whynot of Bridgewater. His sons: James (Tanya) at home and Wayne (Kim) of Brunei, Central Asia. 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Ruth (Schrader), grandson Brian Roberts and son-in-law St. Clair Tufts.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 7th, 2011 from 7 until 9 p.m. with a legion service at 7:00 p.m. and funeral service will be Friday, July 8th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. all in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.