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RALPH GRANT Ralph Grant, 87, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital with his wife by his side. Ralph will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marie A. Grant, and his three children, Connie Colgan of Colorado, Donna McFarlane of Colorado and Susan Grant of Winnipeg. He also leaves behind his three grandchildren Johnathan McFarlane of Toronto, Christopher McFarlane of Colorado and Jessica Sorber of Colorado. Ralph Grant was an engineer who dedicated over 60 years of his life to the railroad. Ralph was a founding father of the Vintage Locomotive Society in 1968 which built the Prairie Dog Central that still runs today. He was also an active member of the Shrine Pipeband for many years. Ralph enjoyed spending his summers in Sandy Hook with his family and friends. He will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know him. A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. If friends desire, donations may be made to the Vintage Locomotive Society or the Khartum Temple Shrine Pipeband. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Jul 29, 2013
RALPH GRANT Ralph Grant, aged 88, husband of Marie, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the St. Boniface Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00, Tuesday, July 30 at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3T 5Y4. Funeral arrangements are pending and a longer notice will follow in Monday's edition. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Jul 27, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 29, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Mrs. Grant, Connie, Donna, and Susan. I will always Remember Your Dad from the pier and beach. He was always so friendly with all of us beach kids. We will miss himm. Our sincere condolences, Michelle and John - Posted by: Michelle Rutherford (kushnier) (Sandy hook) on: Aug 02, 2013
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Marie- Our deepest condolences go to you and your family on this sad occasion. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the service, but we were there in spirit. Chic & Joyce Seabrook - Posted by: Chic & Joyce Seabrook (Acquaintance) on: Jul 30, 2013
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Our condolences to the Grant family. Ralph was a wonderful man and we feel very fortunate to have seen him again this past year. - Posted by: Jo-Anne and Dave Mutimer () on: Jul 30, 2013
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Dear Marie and family, Bev and I were saddened to read of Ralph's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Time and distance keep us from attending the service tomorrow but rest assured our thoughts will be with you. Sincerely, George (Jug) and Beverley Glenday - Posted by: George and Beverley Glenday (Long timme friends) on: Jul 29, 2013
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He will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Our condolences to Marie and family - Posted by: Cathy & Michael Fraser (Extended family) on: Jul 27, 2013
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We marched in many parades, and had a lot of fun. Rest easy my friend. - Posted by: Doug Virtue (Fellow Drummer) on: Jul 27, 2013
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