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NICK BONIFACE GRISDALE
Born: Jun 21, 1947
Date of Passing: Feb 29, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNICK BONIFACE GRISDALE June 21, 1947 - February 29, 2012 With his family by his side, and battling a lengthy battle with diabetes, it is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear husband and father. He is survived and will be eternally missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Grisdale, Also left to cherish his memory son Laurance (Dulcie), daughter Nancy (Vance), brothers Richard (Evelyn), Lloyd (Georgia), sisters Marilyn (Eddie), Kathy (Vernon), Margaret (Andrew), grandchildren April, Tracy (David), Michelle, Cynthia, Bernadette, Angilee, Nicole and Sammi, great-grandchildren Dominik, Autumn, Bezhigo, Lucious, Hailey, Kyle, Aiden, Uncle Lawrance Happy Smith and Auntie Mina. He will also be missed by his special friends and bingo partners, Helen Desjarlais, Mary Prince, Dee Dee, Margaret M., and Margaret P., Louise and Cliff. He is preceded by his father Samual Grisdale, mother Verna Wells, brothers Lawrence, Eugene and Vernon Grisdale, son William (Sonny), grandson (Beeper) Spence, sister Virginia Thompson (nee Wells), best friends and cousins Kenny Swampy, Billy Bear, George Prince and Steve Raven. A special thanks to Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Bhanot and Seven Oaks Hospital Dialysis Unit for all the special care they had for our loved one during his time of need. Also a special thanks to Health Sciences Centre for the compassionate care they had for our dad and family. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Chief, Elliot Grisdale, Richard Grisdale Jr., Louis Olson, Walter Greyeyes, David Grisdale Desjarlais. An all-night wake will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg, 45 Robinson St. Funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg, 45 Robinson St. with cremation to follow. We watched you fade away You suffered much in silence You fought so hard to stay You faced your task with courage Your courage did not bend But still you kept on fighting Until the very end God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be He put His arms around you And whispered come with me So when we saw you sleeping So peaceful and free from pain We could not wish you back again. We will always love you. Dad you will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Miss you and love a whole bunch. Just the other day Sammi was talking about you and how you two use to read the paper together when you lived on Selkirk Ave. Nicole said she misses you a lot as well and I know Rabbit does everyday. R.I.P. Nick, grandpa and dad. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo from our dreams to you! - Posted by: Dulcie Grisdale (Daughter-in-law) on: Oct 26, 2012
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I know you're resting now and not in any pain.. but not a day goes by that I can't stop thinking about you grandpa.. being a young little kid sitting on your lap it was like a ride (your shakie legs) n Beeper or April on the other leg.. going fishing and playing baseball by the red river.. playing cards asking you 'hey grandpa can we listen to georgie jones' (lol George Jones).. or how you got ready for bingo your button up shirt, jeans with buckle, your cowboy boots.. n let's not forget the Elvis comb back and colone.. or how you use to always stare out the window.. and you n granny calling eachother "Nick!.. you: whaat!.." lol always made me feel better hearing you answer like that in the hospital.. I knew right there there's my grandpa.. Now I only have my dreams to you.. to hear your voice again.. and to see your big bright smile.. Love you and missing you always Love Tracy, David, Autumn, Lucious, n Hailey (R.I.P Grandpa) - Posted by: Tracy Spence (grand-daughter) on: Mar 13, 2012
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Dad I will always love you my heart aches with pain for you, I love you too much to see you in pain. I now think about all the goodtimes and remember your smiling eyes and how proud you were. You can rest and walk free of pain now. I just wanted you to know dad that I always love you. I will miss you calling me baby or telling people that's my baby. I feel so alone now. I know you are in a better place and with those you love for one day dad we will be together again. I love you dad. I will always cherish the last moments we had with you. Love always your baby girl. - Posted by: Nancy Flett (Daughter) on: Mar 07, 2012
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Nick, was very special to me, I could see my Dad in him, and that made him so, very, special. I'll miss you so much Nick (Dad) - Posted by: Dee-Dee Vinet (very good friend) on: Mar 05, 2012
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RIP My Friend - Posted by: John Bearshield (attended school together at Fort Alex.) on: Mar 05, 2012
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You will be forever missed and forever loved rest in peace my friend - Posted by: margaretpackulak (friend) on: Mar 05, 2012