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CONNIE GRANTHAM
Date of Passing: Apr 04, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCONNIE GRANTHAM Peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2015, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and a brief battle with cancer, Connie passed away at the age of 80, at Coleman Care Centre in Barrie, Ontario. Connie will be lovingly remembered by her beloved husband Rollie, their children Glenn (Donna) Grantham, Brian (Kathy) Grantham, Debi (Darryl) Marshall, grandchildren Jennifer (Dave), Jeff (Melissa), Brayden, Linnaea, Caleigh, great-granddaughter Tessa and one great-granddaughter on the way. She leaves to mourn her brother-in-law Richard (Sylvia) Grantham as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents James and Elsie Carson. Connie was born in Winnipeg in 1934. In 1954, she joined the Navy Reserves. That same year she met the love of her life Rollie and they were married in 1955. Family was very important to Connie and her greatest pride and joy was the time she spent with them. Connie and Rollie enjoyed raising their family and living in Transcona for 35 years. Connie was very involved with the Oxford Heights Community Club, the Transcona Horticultural Society as well as the Lac Du Bonnet Horticultural Society. She was a very talented cake decorator and a fantastic baker. She won many awards for both her flower arrangements and baking. In 1997 Connie and Rollie moved to Sunset Bay. Connie organized and was Queen of the Bonnet Red Bells Red Hatters. She was also very involved with the Lac du Bonnet Legion and Ladies Auxiliary. Due to her failing health, in 2008 the decision was made to move to Barrie to be closer to her daughter. Connie enjoyed singing with the Parkview Singers as well as playing shuffleboard at the Parkview Seniors Centre. As the Alzheimer's progressed, Connie moved to the Coleman Care Centre where the wonderful staff took such great care of her. A Celebration of Connie's Life will be held in the Memorial Hall at Grace United Church (350 Grove Street, Barrie) on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made in Connie's memory to the Alzheimer's Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca A Celebration of Connie's Life will take place at a later date in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I met Connie when I was a toddler when my parents moved to Transcona and became neighbours with the Granthams. She was the nicest lady and loved talking to her and visiting her. Her & Rollie introduced us to Sunset Bay on a September long in the '80s and we ended up getting a cabin out there. She will never be forgotten, she was a part of my life and will truly be missed. RIP xoxo - Posted by: Christina Azevedo (Neighbour & family friend) on: Apr 16, 2015
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THE DUNSWORTH FAMILY SENDS THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY. WE REMEMBER MANY GOOD TIMES WE HAD WHEN OUR CHILDREN WERE YOUNG AND WE WERE NEIGHBORS. - Posted by: BETTY DUNSWORTH (FRIEND OF THE GRANTAM FAMILY DURING OUR YEARS IN TRANCONAbetty.dunsworth) on: Apr 12, 2015
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Connie was truly and exceptional loving and caring person for all those she touched in life. Our friendship was special. I'm sure all Connie's family will be there for Rollie, which was all she wished for. - Posted by: Ann & Ernie Okrainec (friends) on: Apr 11, 2015
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Thoughts are with you Allen & Beryl - Posted by: Beryl & Allen Savage (Friend) on: Apr 11, 2015
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My family and I wish to express our sympathy and deepest regrets to Rollie and his family. Connie will be remembered as a true friend and good neighbor. Loretta and Connie shared so many good qualities and interests. Many happy times were spent in her and Rollie's company. - Posted by: Ron Nowicki (Long time friend and neighbor) on: Apr 11, 2015