LT. COLONEL GRANT HAMILTON REID

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LT. COLONEL GRANT HAMILTON REID (Retd; CD) Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Grant passed away at the age of 81 years at the Health Sciences Centre on June 19, 2004. Grant will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Ariel; and daughters, Caron Ann McLean (David) of Fort McMurray, AB and Ariel Catherine Reid of Winnipeg. He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Corbett of Moosomin, SK and Velma Snitka of Dauphin, MB; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Catherine Reid; sister Marie; and brothers-in-law, Frank Corbett, David Snitka, Denton Badenoch; and sister-in-law Alison Badenoch. Grant was born in Moosomin on May 9, 1923 where he grew up and received his education. At the age of 17 years, he joined the Canadian Army. In August 1942, he was sent to England and from there to Italy, where he served with the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment and was wounded in battle. Once recovered, he returned to his regiment in north-west Europe. At wars end, Grant rejoined the Canadian Artillery Regiment and served proudly for 31 years, stationed in Shilo, Ottawa, Germany, Picton, Kingston, Winnipeg, Halifax, Gagetown, London, England and finally Winnipeg. After early retirement, Grant took an administrative position with the Provincial Department of Health and Corrections, where he remained for 12 years until poor health led to his retirement. Grant was a kind, quiet, dignified gentleman who loved his family dearly and enjoyed the pastimes of gardening, woodworking and the beauty of nature and music. He was an avid reader with a great interest in history. Grant was a member of St. Andrews Anglican Church. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. John Geddes, nurses, Shari and Sheila, the Health Sciences Centre pacemaker clinic nurses, and to the staff of B3 and MICU for their care and compassion. A private family burial will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens followed by a memorial service on Thursday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Ave. with reception to follow in the hall. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the Childrens War Amps Foundation, 115 Marianne Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2R 1W4. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2004