Grant Sheldrake, 78, of Victoria BC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017, after a sudden accident at home. Born July 26, 1938 in Comox, BC, he was a life long Vancouver Islander.
Grant was a spirited adventurer, family man, lover of life, and friend to all who knew him. For 35 years, in Victoria, he was the owner of Grants Plumbing and Heating Ltd., where he taught his young sons the value of an honest, hard day’s work. In his retirement years, Grant embraced his favourite hobbies of wood carving, motorcycling, travel, gardening, lending a hand and advice to family and friends with their home renovation projects.
Grant is survived by May, his best friend, business partner, and devoted wife of 55 years. He is also survived by his son Jeffrey (Catherine) of Victoria, and their children Nicholas and Caroline; his son Joe (Kathryn Strilchuk) and their children Patrick and AJ Sheldrake, and Jamison Strilchuk of Okotoks, AB; and his niece Charlotte Sheldrake of Victoria. Grant is predeceased by his parents Fred and Charlotte, his brother Lynn, and his daughter-in-law Saskia.
A memorial service and reception will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria.
Grant was a supporter of education, especially for young people working hard to overcome life’s challenges. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grant’s memory may be made to the Kwum Kwum Lelum Youth Program, 1100 Admirals Rd., Victoria BC, V9A 2P6, or the Autism Society of BC, #303 – 3701 Hastings St. Burnaby BC, V5C 2H6.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Sandy & Daryl
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Ron Carter, Lara Lauzon, Brooke and Lindon Our saddened thoughts are with you good neighbours, family and friends touched by loss of this great man. Grant is such a loss to us personally as neighbour and friend and more generally to the neighbourhood. He earned the role as central figure in the neighbourhood, always friendly, always wise advisor, always a helper in need. He is sorely missed. All our love.
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Andrew & Shana Eversfield Joe/Kathryn/Patrick/AJ/Jamison, we wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and your entire extended family. When I think of you Joe, I think of integrity, hard work, and selfless character. After hearing more about your Father after last Summer’s motorcycle ride and today, it’s clear you had a strong foundation from your Father and Mother and you have spread that to all those you interact with and love. That’s the power of a man like your Father, and how many lives can be impacted.
Our love to your family – Andrew & Shana
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Ron Connie and Eric Battiston We are very sorry to hear about Grant’s sudden passing. We enjoyed meeting Grant and May on several occasions. Our deepest sympathies to May and Sons and family and we hope that all those good memories will help.
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John Pyper and Juanita Berkhout Dear Jeff, Catherine and family,
We were very sad to hear of your father’s sudden passing, Jeff. We had the opportunity to meet Grant a few times. He exuded a positive energy to be sure. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you during this very difficult time. Take care. Hugs, Juanita, John and family
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Audrey (Blake) Egger - Cousin Dear May, Jeffry, Joe and Families:
Our thoughts and prayers are going your way, especially today.
A memorial donation is on its way to the Autism Society.
Much Love from Audrey and Cliff
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Sam Smyth Hearing of Grant’s passing was both a shocking and difficult thing for me to hear. I have always seen Grant as one of those people who is 45 years old for their whole life; equally wise and energetic, his passion for life was an inspiration. Being my neighbour for the majority of my life, he was the first one to employ me to do small jobs around his property, instilling values such as hard work and community, values which are still very much integral in my life today. I wish I could have thanked him more for the impact he left on my life, as I always imagined coming back to Victoria some years later to talk to him about how my life had turned out, and how his guidance and recommendations in my adolescent and young adult life influenced the future person I plan to be. Whenever we chatted while I was working in his yard, I was always so grateful for how Grant could listen to my problems with university or becoming an adult and manage to make the path seem so much simpler and more manageable. I can’t thank him enough for his selflessness towards myself and my family.
My thoughts are with May and the rest of the family.
Sam
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CHRIS AND SUNNY POLLARD DEAR MAY AND FAMILY;
WE WERE SHOCKED TO HEAR OF GRANTS PASSING.PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES. HE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND HAD FOND MEMORIES WHILE ON FALKLAND ROAD.
THE POLLARDS
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Barny Hiney May & Family::
You and Grant were always such delight to be with–those were really good times and we recall the adventures with Jim and Joan Mitchell really well–still chuckle over Grant’s good humour.He is missed!!
Regards
Barny & LINDA HINEY
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Lesley Barton Dear May and family,
I’m sad to hear of Grant’s accident, he was such a truly pleasant and kind man.
My heartfelt thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Lesley
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Lisa Buchanan Dear Joe and family. So sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your Dad. May your best memories of him be around your heart forever. With sympathy, Lisa
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Price Perry Jeff, Monica and I were very shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden passing of your Dad. I feel fortunate I had the opportunity to meet him, even those few times. He was one those rare people in the world, he was a `good guy`
Sincerest condolences to you, Catherine, Nick and Caroline.
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Alan Barton I’m so sorry to hear to what happened. I hadn’t seen Grant (Mr. Sheldrake to me back then) in years. I have fond memories of sleepovers and visits back in the 70’s. Good times!!
All my best to everyone in the family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Very sad. We send our deepest sympathy.