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Frank (Francis) Grant Obituary
A business entrepreneur, musician and a family man.
“I own a mountain, I own a hill” a song he would sing , it spoke to his family being everything to him.
Frank (Francis) James Grant (88) passed away with family by his side on January 17, 2025, at Peterborough Health Centre.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth, his sons, Stephen (married to Jean) and Matthew (married to Tammy), and grandchildren Austin and Sarah.
His memory will be cherished by daughter Catherine (married to Clifton), grandchild Schaefer,
Kaara and Richard (married to Leshada) referred to him as Uncle Frank, great grandchild Hunter, and nieces/nephews Lois, Lynne, Patricia (married to Joe), Carolyn, Don, Patti (married to Steve) and their families.
Frank grew up in Toronto Ontario, finished raising his family in Seagrave Ontario. His senior years were spent in Oshawa and his final years were spent in Marmora Ontario. A stones throw from Mississauga Lake where he built and enjoyed his cottage.
Frank was a guitarist from a young age, played with the group, “The Diamonds”, in the late 1950s, nurtured this love of music in all his children and family.
The family jam sessions were enjoyed by all who heard them and there was not a family gathering that did not involved the guitars being brought out. He became a spectator when his son’s became as proficient as him and then he took great pride in their talent.
His senior years he was active in the Seniors Club of Durham Region, learning how to play a ukulele and joined several jam sessions that branched off those classes.
During COVID, he taught himself how to make many stringed instruments and then taught himself to play them (banjo, mandolin). A jam member said he was “great to jam with “when told of his passing.
He was a self-made man who established his own security businesses, Sentrinel Ltd., in 1962.and Heritage Ltd. in the 1980’s. He finished his working life with the Durham District School Board, as Manager of the Audio Department.
He was a colorful character who loved old westerns and mysteries and music in all forms.
Funeral arrangements will take place on Saturday May 31, 2025, 11am ,Graveside Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery , Concession Flinton, Ontario, 12pm. Remembrance Gathering to follow at Milestones Funeral Centre at 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ontario
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May 3 1936 January 17 2025 88 Years Old
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