WILLIAM JAMES GRANT (Bill) passed away peacefully in his 87th year on Sunday August 15th, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington ON.
Bill was born in Toronto, ON. He was an avid sportsman. A letterman at Riverdale Collegiate Institute, Bill enjoyed hockey, football, basketball, swimming and volleyball. Bill’s ambitious nature led him to begin work early as an 11-year-old boy, helping his Dad (Finley) deliver Demptster’s bread in the Toronto neighbourhoods. Bill worked for many years at Para Paints before starting his own successful paint manufacturing business Ideal Paints, where he was highly respected and revered by his colleagues and employees who still remember him fondly.
Bill enjoyed playing hockey into his 50’s. He had a deep love of music and a beautiful, soothing singing voice. He sang in perfect harmony even in his final days. It is often said that Bill could have been equally successful as a singer.
Bill was a very kind and generous man, who adored his wife Jessie with all his heart. He had a sharp wit and keen sense of humour. He was hard working, conscientious, and pragmatic. He set an example of strong moral conduct and unwavering honesty. Bill’s calm, self assuredness, gave him a stature of authority while still maintaining a sense of compassion which is why he was so highly venerated. He will be greatly missed by all.
Loving husband to his wife Jessie Grant (Smith) of 47 years; Adoring father to his sons; Jamie Grant (Tory), Jono Grant (Mary Beth), Chris Tapley (Janine) and daughters; Lynne Fuller (Dean) Angie Grant (Wayne).
Loving grandfather of Joby and James Grant, Robert, Adam and David Fuller, Eon Ranger, (Megan) Kimberly Dunbar, late William Tapley, Riley Dunbar, Victoria Tapley, C.J. Ehler, Zoë Grant (Matt), Brody and Jude DeAdder.
Great-grandfather to Samara, Charlotte, Ella, Josie and Mya.
Beloved brother of late Jerry Grant (Judy).
Beloved uncle of Jordi and Jeff Grant, Penny and Wendy Smith.
Proud owner of Fancy the cat.
R.I.P. Daddy Bill
Visitation will take place at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street, BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday August 20, 2021 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. There is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance at www.smithsfh.com.If you are having difficulty with the online RSVP, please call the Funeral Home between 9a.m. – 5 p.m. All visitors are asked to wear a face mask and are to remain in their cars until their allotted time. For those who wish, donations in memory of Bill to the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton/ Halton would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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Sunday August 15th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Bill James Grant Sunday August 15th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:, Province: Ontario