Passed away suddenly on October 29, 2011 at 54 years of age. Colin was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia on December 10, 1956. He was predeceased by his father, Louis Grant and is lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, Sylvia; daughter, Gizelle; son, Cale; mother, Anne Grant; sisters, Anne-Marie (Joe) Durant, Louise (Arnold) Van Heighten and Janet (Jerome) MacPherson; brothers, Danny (Sharon), Billy (Bernadette) and John (Donna); and many close friends and colleagues.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Sunday, November 6, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and Monday, November 7, 2011 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at ST. ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL, Blanshard at View Streets on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 12:10 pm.
The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the crew and command of the HMCS Vancouver, 443 (MH) Squadron and many friends and family who have provided their help and support.
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Sylvia, Gizelle and Cale, we will always remember Colin with warmth, love and lots of laughter. A good friend who will be sadly missed.
God Bless
Carolyn and Mark
Dear Sylvia and Family
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. There is simply not enough words to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Colin was a good man and will be dearly missed.
Hi Sylvia, Gisele and Cale,
Colin will truly be missed, may you find comfort in your warmest memories. It was only 2 years ago that we were celebrating my wedding and I was so fortunate to have you attend, what a wonderful surprise! Sylvia, I adore you and your family and I pray that you find the strength to get through this difficult time.
Love Nicky
Dear Syliva and family,
On behalf of all the Hockey Teammates who have been luckly enough to spend time with Colin both on, but more importantly off the ice, our heart felt sadness during this difficult time. We all knew Colins passion for the game and his joy in competion. Colin was a hockey players, hockey player, tough and fast. Our thoughts are with you.
I was deeply sadeened to here of your loss. I me Colin on several occasions when I had to be in 443 Sqn. He was always a helpful and pleasant person to deal with, professional in everyway. As a fellow biker, we had a few conversations on that as well. I am very sorry for your loss and hope that all ,the pleasnt memeories that I know you have, will carry you through this sad time.
So sorry Silvia
A tragic and heartbreaking loss for you and the family. He was a great guy that many looked up to. You have our heart-felt sympathy
Sylvia and family,
My deepest sympathies to you at this tragic time. It was my honour and pleasure to have worked with Colin for the time that I did.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brett
Sylvia and Family
My thoughts are with you all.
Please accept my condolences.
Dear Sylvia and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Colin. He will be fondly remembered by his cousins.
Neil and Cecile Grant
We still think about and treasure the great times our families shared when we were in Geilenkirchen. I’ll always remember Colin as a model Airman who was also a great hockey player and someone who enjoyed the finer things in life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sylvie, Gizelle, Cale and the rest of the Grant family as you go through this difficult time.
Chuck, Pam, Sheena and Charles Walsh