GRANT EDWARD GOLIGHTLY

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GRANT EDWARD GOLIGHTLY November 8, 1948 - March 28, 2001 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Grant Edward Golightly, son of Ruby May and John Edward Golightly. He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his son John Craig Golightly of Winnipeg; his sister Carol Ross who resides in California and his nephew Allan Ross of London, England. Grant was born in Winnipeg and grew up in St. James. He received his education at St. Johns Ravenscourt, the University of Winnipeg Collegiate and the University of Manitoba. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree (Political Science and Economics) in 1971 and an LLB in 1974. He was an intelligent and astute scholar whose research into sentencing patterns was a first in Manitoba. He was the first articling student hired by MPIC and was called to the Bar in 1975. He was associated with the law firms McTavish & Van Wallegham and Mercier and Saper prior to becoming a sole practitioner. He worked mainly in the areas of civil litigation and family law. He withdrew from the practice of law in 1995 due to health reasons. Grant made many lasting and sincere friends in his school days and during his professional life. He was a kind man with a ready smile and an encouraging word. He was generous and gave wise advice when asked. He will be fondly remembered as a tall ambling fellow with an unruly head of blond hair who had a lifelong interest in cars. He was at ease discussing a question of law or the attributes of an SS396 versus a GTO. He was an accomplished raconteur with a wonderful sense of humour who could keep his listeners attention with detail and nuance. He was also a member of the Masonic order and involved with Kiwanis. His affliction was a burden he carried his entire adult life. It took a terrible spiritual, physical and material toll on him and his family and almost killed him when he was a young man. Family and friends attempted to help but ultimately he had to face it daily by himself. Lately however, he seemed to become more at ease with who and what he was. This recognition appeared to help in his struggle, but as all familiar with these circumstances know, there are advances and declines. Eventually he succumbed. He is at peace with himself and the forces that drove him. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m., at Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1858 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Big Sisters and Brothers of Winnipeg. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1858 PORTAGE AVENUE 949-4872

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 02, 2001