Obituary of John Edward Grant

Ed Grant, loving husband of forty-six years of Margaret Grant of Calgary, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2006 after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 70 years. Ed worked in the Oil Industry for forty-five years, where he made many friends. He found great fulfilment in volunteering at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. He and Margaret enjoyed travelling and camping with their clan at the lake. Ed loved the prairies and his home where he liked to garden and family BBQ’s. Besides his loving wife Margaret, Ed will be sadly missed by his two sons and daughter-in-law, Brian of Baton Rouge, LA and Sean and Rodhiah of Edmonton; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Marion and Todd Stauch of Calgary and Christine and Uwe Weigle of Okotoks; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Stephanie, Megan, Joel, Mike, Hailey and Ella; as well as his brother Charles (Marilyn) Grant of Calgary. Ed was predeceased by his parents and his brother George. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church (7103 – 20A Street S.E.) on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church (7103 – 20A Street S.E.) on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jamie de los Angeles Presider. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. The family would like to thank the day care staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Dr. Bebb, Cathy, Gina, our friend and care giver, as well as the staff at the Sarcee Hospice. In living memory of Ed Grant, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.