R. GRANT BENNINGEN

Condolences & Memories (31 entries)

• You will be forever missed my friend, RIP - Posted by: Vicki Poirier (Friend) on: Oct 30, 2017

• Grant was a true healer. We were co-workers at HSC, and he became my personal physician in 1989.Through the years he helped me survive the most difficult challenges of my life, often seeing me at the end of the day, when the other staff had already gone home. Grant always had time for those in need. He was gracious, kind and treated you as a human being worthy of respect. I am alive today, because of his caring, professionalism, stubborn determination to make the system work. Bless you Grant. Sometimes a sad departure is required, for an old spirit to be reborn in the heart of a child. - Posted by: Johannes Norberg (Patient and Friend) on: Dec 14, 2015

• Doctor, friend & music lover. Grant was a kind & thorough doctor. He walked me through several issues in the 20+ years he was my doctor. In fact during one period, he literally saved my life. We also connected at many concerts over the years. Me..... The official caterer & Grant....the official Doctor on call backstage. Those were fun years. Grant had a wonderful sense of humour & observation. His ability to read below the surface with his patients was uncanny. Always knew when & where to refer. I am grateful to have had him as my doctor for so long. We moved to Calgary for 4 years & when we returned, I was bummed that he could not take me back. RIP Grant! 💝 - Posted by: Naomi Blake Marshll (Doctor/music lover) on: Oct 25, 2015

• Audrey and family -our thoughts are with you - Posted by: Kim and Dave Solleveld (friend) on: Aug 10, 2015

• I and my family are very, very saddened by the passing of Dr. Grant Benningen. He took care of me and my husband for FORTY YEARS. I will miss his smile, his kindness, and his professional care. He always had a smile full of love when he spoke of his grandchildren and family. Our deepest sympathy to everyone in the family for your loss... may you find comfort on the happy memories you have of your loved one. - Posted by: Ludovian do Serro (patient and friend for 40 years) on: Aug 08, 2015

• I was your patient for many years and had a great repore with you and am feeling at a great loss with you gone Condolances to your family and staff they will miss you big time - Posted by: Frank (patient) on: Jul 22, 2015

• We were so saddened by the loss of such a special person and a truly professional care giver. Grant was one on a million. May your dart fly true our friend. You will be missed. All of our love and condolences go out to Audrey and the entire family. - Posted by: Larry and Tracy Lee (Friends and Larrys doc) on: Jul 20, 2015

• The first time I met Grant was at Primary Care at HSC some 20 years ago. It wasn’t the longer-than-mine hair but the stethoscope in his pocket that gave him away. For all intents and purposes he could have been another musician buddy. In a way he was, since every ensuing appointment had some “musical content” or other. But his doctoring and interest in my life and family was always there too. To his family, I offer my most sincere condolences. Grant was much more than a doctor. He was a much respected man because he truly cared and listened. Rest easy, my friend, and thank you. - Posted by: Maurice (Moe) Hogue (Patient - friend) on: Jul 18, 2015

• Maryann and I were saddened to hear of Grant's passing, and we send our deepest condolences to his family. Apart from being one of Grant's medical school classmates, he and I carpooled to class virtually every day in the early years. I have very fond memories of our daily commutes. - Posted by: David G Benditt MD (Medical School Classmate and car-pool mate) on: Jul 16, 2015

• Thank you for the many years as my Doctor and friend. May God bless and comfort your family at this sad time. You will be missed. - Posted by: Joan K (Patient) on: Jul 16, 2015

• Audrey, my most sincere condolences. - Posted by: Claudette (friend) on: Jul 16, 2015

• Audrey , my heart goes out to you.My condolences to your family. I am here for you anytime to talk or if you need anything. - Posted by: Kelly (friend of Audrey) on: Jul 16, 2015

• Grant, you were a friend first and then the best Doctor I have ever known. I always felt safe in your hands. Our trips to the Windsor for our Blues fix with Reggie and Audrey and Ellen placating us pretending to be enjoying it as much as us will be a memory forever. Rest in peace my dear friend. I will miss you. - Posted by: Brad Gray (Friend and patient) on: Jul 15, 2015

• Audrey, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. If you every need a shoulder to rest on or an ear to listen, please call. - Posted by: Corinne Larsen (Former Neighbour) on: Jul 15, 2015

• it was an honour to know you and be your patient. Thanks for all the help with my illnesses. And I will always treasure the memories of our encounters, professional and otherwise. Highlights include your telling me how Bob Dylan Asked if you were really a doctor and your pep talks the time I had an anxiety attack. - Posted by: Harry C. Peters (patient) on: Jul 14, 2015

• Grant would take my BP ,then he would talk about his kids or whatever . Then he would take it again. and then he would say thats better.He was a healer. - Posted by: Larry Davidson (He was my doc and friend) on: Jul 13, 2015

• Grant, Thank you for looking after me for all those years, and your humor will be missed. I will miss you. Schuie - Posted by: Schuie (Friend and patient) on: Jul 13, 2015

• We were so sorry to hear of Grant's passing. Our deepest condolences to Audrey and family. - Posted by: Bev and Mike Lesiuk (Beach friends) on: Jul 13, 2015

• Our deepest sympathy to Audrey and family. God's speed to our old friend, Grant - Posted by: Samantha and Peter (friends and patients) on: Jul 13, 2015

• Dr. "Grant" was my "Health Care Provider" for Thirty-four years. He directed me to the "Best" Specialists available, when it was necessary, who are all the most attentive, caring, devoted and "Professional" in their respectful fields of "THE HEALING ARTS .....” Having contacted Grant on Saturday,4 Jul 15, I wasn't able to chat, he sounded too weak. "Farewell My Friend...." You won't be forgotten .... "R.I.P." Most respectfully, Ray STROKON - Posted by: Ray Strokon ((Greatful Patient)) on: Jul 13, 2015

• Grant, you were friend and loyal doc for 30 years. You were always a rock steady ally and I looked up to you in more ways than one. You left us with many memories, thank you. - Posted by: Jake MacDonald (Friend and patient) on: Jul 12, 2015

• This is very sad: Grant had a heart of gold 38 years we shared stories and who would say they looked forward to see thier Doc. I did see Grant help my husband in many ways. To Grants family our deepest Condolences RIP Grant - Posted by: Candace Bonkowski and Bernie Bonkowski (Patient & Friend ) on: Jul 12, 2015

• Rest in peace..you were a very kind and caring Doctor...I will miss you - Posted by: annette cochrane (former patient) on: Jul 12, 2015

• Grant is my best friend Lise's dad. I can remember when we were teens going to the lake and at night we all fell asleep with our ears filled with Bob Dylan or Neil Young. Grant liked his music and when he was at the lake you could tell he was in heaven. Always puttering around and fixing something but also seriously relaxing and sharing time. This year, I have been working at the Health Action Center and continue to hear testimonies from patients and staff of Grant's care that any health care provider would only hope to hear after a lifetime of service. You will be fondly remembered and celebrated. - Posted by: Nathalie (friend) on: Jul 12, 2015

• Dr. Grant, you were a man of integrity and a skilled doctor with compassion and understanding above the rest. You hold a dear place in our thoughts and hearts of appreciation and honor to have known you. You were often our angel in life and now free from suffering to soar once again, above the rest. Thank you my friend, rest in peace. My deepest condolences to your family. - Posted by: Marlene and Nathan (friends) on: Jul 12, 2015

• Grant was such a calm, gentle and sweet man. When you mix those qualities with his intelligence, it was no surprise that he became such a wonderful & caring doctor. I also loved his dry, yet wicked sense of humour. Granny - You will be sorely missed. - Posted by: Tim Dennehy (Old Victoria Beach friend) on: Jul 11, 2015

• A true honour knowing Doc Grant ....a great soul and a great smile! My deepest sympathies to Audrey and family. - Posted by: Su (Friend) on: Jul 11, 2015

• Dr. Benningen was a great doctor who had tons of compassion for his clients. He would always have lots of stories to tell me about back in the day when he would attend rock concerts and the bands he came in contact with. Always would take a time out for anyone in need. I was very saddened to hear of his diagnosis. This is truly one doctor that will be missed. Rest in peace Dr. Benningen. It was nice to have worked with you for 5 years! My condolences to his family, especially Audrey. - Posted by: Heidi Cheang (co-worker) on: Jul 11, 2015

• What a shock. I've known Grant since grade 6 at Queenston school. Then River Heights junior high. Finally medical school in 1968–1972. What a friendly genial fellow. Always happy. Always good news. Not much contact since the 1980s when I moved to California, but whenever I did visit, shifted right back into schooldays mode. I remember walking the underground hallways of the medical center in 1968; me worried about gross anatomy, Grant worried about hitting his head on the pipes :-). The world is a colder less friendly place now. Sad loving greetings to his family and friends. - Posted by: David Rusen M.D. (Classmate medical school 1972) on: Jul 11, 2015

• I was stunned when I attended an appointment on Main St at Access Dntn to find out Grant had been forced to retire due to his illness. He was my first doctor as an adult, saw me thru some tricky events, and was always utmost in kindness, understanding and carefully explaining things. Condolences to the family, So Long "Rock Doc!" - Posted by: Paul Sveinson (Patient for 38 years) on: Jul 11, 2015

• The Little Feat concerts on Negril beach will not be the same without you. Rest In Peace Doc - Posted by: Kimbo (friend) on: Jul 11, 2015