Harold GRUNDY

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GRUNDY: Harold Alexander Grundy. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Alexander Grundy at St. Boniface Hospital on December 26. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Betty, daughter Marla (Keith) and son Darcy (Cheryl) as well as grandchildren Robbie, Brendan and Corrina. Also mourning his passing are his brother Leonard (Shirley), sister-in-law Glenda (Bob) Bates as well as his nieces and nephew and their children. Dad was born in Makaroff, Manitoba, the youngest son of Hazel and Charles Grundy.  He graduated from the University of Manitoba with Bachelors of Agricultural and Education. While at university he met the love of his life, Betty (Sigurdson). They married in 1963 and made their first home in Selkirk, before moving to The Pas where they had their family.    Dad spent his career as an educator, teaching in Selkirk, as Superintendent of Schools in The Pas, and as the Principal of Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School in Brandon.  He retired in 1995 as the Assistant Superintendent of Brandon School Division, and was pleased to receive the Kelsey School Division Special Recognition award in 2009.  Dad's philosophy was that "a change is as good as a rest" and in keeping with that he spent many summers working for Co-op Hail adjusting crops. In 1997 he and mom moved into Winnipeg to be closer to family, and enjoyed many family dinners and watching Robbie in school and sporting activities. He continued working for Co-op Hail and enjoyed helping Darcy with his car business. Dad loved curling, and all of the camaraderie that came with it.  He liked watching football and was a proud supporter of the Crocus Plainsmen.  He worked hard to ensure that the school could have a football team.  He was always willing to help in projects around the house and kept a good collection of tools for all such occasions. His favorite summer vacations involved loading up the trailer and station wagon for a trip that often included his parents or parents-in-law.  His sense of humour was well-known and he loved a good practical joke. Dad struggled with health issues in the last several years, but always kept a positive outlook and treated everyone he encountered with kindness and respect. We extend our gratitude to the Homecare workers who helped Dad, as well as the doctors and nurses at the St. Boniface emergency department and the nurses of 5B for their compassion and caring.  A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. Thomson “In the Park”204-925-1120Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Dec 30, 2014