GLADYS EILEEN GRANT

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GLADYS EILEEN GRANT

August 2, 1943 – January 28, 2022

Gladys passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital on January 28, 2022. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Mel, her parents Amelia and William Kruger, brother Alvin Kruger, and sister Ruth Erickson. She is survived by three nephews, Darren (Jeannine), Robert and John as well as numerous cousins.

Gladys was born in Winnipeg and raised in the St. Boniface area. She attended Marion School and later, St. Joseph's Collegiate.

Following school, she worked for The Rowntree Chocolate Co. for five years. She was then employed for 28 years and 11 months by the Federal Government at Veterans Affairs Canada, where she enjoyed her time assisting our veterans in applying for and receiving the benefits they were entitled to receive for their service. In 1980, Gladys joined the West Kildonan Branch No. 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion as an Honorary member where she met her husband Mel at the Dominion Convention of the Royal Canadian Legion, in Winnipeg, in June 1984 and they later married in 1986. Gladys retired from Veterans Affairs Canada on May 30, 1995. During her employment with Veteran's Affairs Canada, she was an executive member with Public Service Alliance of Canada and a life member of the One Hundred Club, an organization that helped both veterans and the widows of veterans. She held various positions with the One Hundred Club including Secretary, Treasurer and later President.

She volunteered and served on the Board of Directors of Agape Table as Secretary for several years. She also served on the executive of the Board of Directors with the National Association of Federal Retirees, Winnipeg and District Branch. For her service, she received a Certificate of Appreciation.

She was a voting member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 31 years, and received her life membership in 2004. She served on the executive as a Service Officer, a Secretary, Honors and Awards, Vice-President, and President for two terms. For her service, she received a Certificate of Merit and Poppy Appreciation Awards from the West Kildonan Branch. She also received Poppy Appreciation Certificates from Winnipeg Branch No. 1.

Gladys served on the executive for District No. 5 for 26 years as a Secretary/Treasurer, Chair, two terms as a Deputy Commander, and two terms as Commander. She also served a two-year term as Vice-President with the Manitoba and N.W. Ontario Command and was a member of the Executive for the legion housing.

Gladys received the Diamond Jubilee Medal and Certificate from the Governor General of Canada on behalf of her Majesty, the Queen.

Cremation has taken place. A service and Celebration of her Life is being held at the West Kildonan Branch No. 30 (Darlington Lounge) of the Royal Canadian Legion, 1748 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 1Z5 on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with a light lunch to follow. The interment will take place at a later date at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg.

Donations may be made in Glady's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 10, 2024, Aug 10, 2024