JAMES (JIM) GRANT

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JAMES (JIM) GRANT Peacefully, on April 13, 2009, Jim passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret, children, Bill (Barb), Jim (Ann), Don (Rose), Bonnie (Kevin), grandchildren, Heather (Larry), Ryan (Chrissy), Devon, Jay, Caitlin, Krystle, Matthew, Jimmy and great-grandchild Emily. He is also survived by his sisters, May Collins and Kay Grant, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim grew up in the north end attending Luxton School and from there he joined the Navy at the age of 15. He was a proud veteran serving on the H.M.C.S. Fort William, a minesweeper clearing the way for the D-Day invasion. After his service he returned to Winnipeg and began his 34 year employment with Canada Post. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Gimli Hospital for the extraordinary care given to Jim. A memorial service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street on Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rainbow Society, 303 - 1 Wesley Avenue, Winnipeg. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2009