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CAROLINE GRANT (ELLIS)
Born: Mar 14, 1919
Date of Passing: May 16, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCAROLINE GRANT (nee ELLIS) 1919 Glasgow, Scotland 2013 Calgary, Alberta Caroline Grant (nee Ellis) of Calgary passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2013 surrounded by family at the age of 94 years. She was born in Scotland on March 14, 1919 and immigrated to Canada as a small child. Part of a large family of four brothers and three sisters, who she was devoted to, she spent her early years in the MacGregor area before moving to Winnipeg as a young woman. After the death of her first husband during the war, she worked for Eaton's in ladies shoes. She married our father, Allan, in 1951 and enjoyed forty-six years of marriage until his passing in 1997. Caroline was an active member of St. Gerard's parish until she relocated to Calgary in 2004. She loved to travel, and took many trips with Dad in her lifetime. Her time in Calgary was filled with family events which she enjoyed right up until her passing. We are grateful for all the family being together for her last birthday. Caroline is survived by four children, Craig (Norma), Heather (Gerry), Jim (Kathie) and Pat (Eric). She is also survived by seven grand-children; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Helen and Doris Ellis; as well as many nieces and nephews. A private family service was held in Calgary on May 20, 2013. A celebration of Caroline's life and interment will be held in Winnipeg at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home (4000 Portage Avenue) on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Baker Place N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3 Telephone: (403) 261-7219, www.cnib.ca. In living memory of Caroline Grant, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Liane and I met Caroline at McKenzie Towne. She was very special to us. We had many nice visits while painting her fingernails and felt that we got a glimpse into the lives of her loving family and she with ours. What a wonderful lady! We will miss her immensely. - Posted by: Janice and Liane Lukenda (Friends) on: Jun 01, 2013
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Heather, Pat and family my sincere condolences on the death of your Mother. I have often thought of her although we lost touch after she moved to Calgary. We enjoyed each others company for many years through Highland Dancing and after through phone calls and luncheon dates. She lived a good long life and I'm sure leaves you all with many good memories. June Crossley - Posted by: June Crossley (friend) on: May 24, 2013
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I have many fond memories of Boxing Day at the Grant home. Your mom was a gracious lady and I am happy to have known her. I'm sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Kathie Bartel (Friend of Pat and Eric) on: May 23, 2013
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she was wonderful lady, sorry for your loss of your mom. my thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: cheryl mowat (ellis) (former wife of Gary Ellis ) on: May 23, 2013