ANDREW INGLIS GRIERSON

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ANDREW INGLIS GRIERSON Peacefully, and with family by his side, at age 95, Andy passed away in the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, Toronto on April 13, 2018. Eldest son of Andrew and Chrissy Grierson, born in Winnipeg, he spent the majority of his life there until his move to Toronto five years ago to be closer to his three daughters and their families. Predeceased by his sister Agnes Grant (Alex), brother Alex Grierson, and his first wife Mary Stewart (Hepburn) with whom he had four children, Bob (Shirley), Marilyn Rhind (Bob), Joanne Ackland (Geoff) and Nancy Occhipinti (Roberto). He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by a large, extended family including his brother Charles and wife Marjorie in Vancouver, along with many nieces and nephews, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dad also had three stepchildren with second wife Eleanor, Angela Lamboo (Tom), granddaughter Chantel Gerrits (Trevor), Bill Prokop and Rick Prokop (Denise). A Canadian Veteran, Andy served as a R.C.A.F. pilot in the Second World War and was a long time member of the Wartime Pilots Association. Andy's professional career was spent at Investors Group in Sales and as a Division Manager until his retirement. During his many years at Investors, he was a mentor to many Rookie salesmen which gave him an added sense of pride and accomplishment. Over many years in Winnipeg, Andy was very active in the community. He was a long time member and past President of the Winnipeg Kiwanis Club, strong supporter of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Football Association, avid curler at the Granite Club and member of the Shriners organization. As a young man he was a fine athlete excelling in gymnastics, track and field, hockey and swimming. He was also a frequent golfer at the Wildwood Club with many of his long time friends. In his youth Andy spent many summers at the family cottage at Victoria Beach and then later with his own family. He had a passion to restore old cars and became very accomplished at it. But the one passion Andy enjoyed most was music. Self taught on the clarinet, he loved to listen and play the music of the Big Band era. The family is so appreciative and would like to thank all the staff at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre for their compassionate care and support while he was there. In keeping with Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation Veterans Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 or the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2018