In Loving Memory of Grenville Ernest Griffin
(January 16, 1935 – June 11, 2021)
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Grenville Ernest Griffin, father, husband and special friend to those fortunate enough to know him. He died peacefully at Fairmount Home in Kingston on Friday July 11, 2021 at the age of 86. Grenville Ernest Griffin was the loving husband of 59 years to the late Ila Margaret (Sampson), cherished and proud father of Edward James (Deb), the last surviving son of the late Ernest and Della (Paul) Griffin who raised a family of 11 on the Irish Line in West Guilford, and adoring care giver to Maggie.
Grenville grew up in Haliburton County and later moved to Oshawa to raise his only son and work for General Motors. In the summers he returned home with his family to Clear Lake in Haliburton Forest where he caught what is believed to be the largest Lake Trout ever landed from the crystal waters of the small lake. He enjoyed his retirement years away from the city in his new home on the shores of Grass Lake in West Guilford. Recently, he made his home in Kingston to be closer to his son.
His many interests kept him busy over the years. Grenville was a Freemason and a 58 year member of Arcadia Lodge and, in his retirement, the Haliburton Curling Club and Lakeside Golf Club. He was an accomplished gardener, fisherman, and an avid hunter. Grenville was also a car enthusiast and an active snowmobiler. Never to shy away from work, he could cut an entire truck load of logs with a chainsaw and split each log with an axe by hand. Grenville was generous with his free time. He frequently volunteered to raise funds for worthy causes in the community, and had a special knack for selling raffle tickets.
He had a sweet tooth and enjoyed seconds and sometimes thirds of the delicious treats that Ila made. Whether you knew him as Grenville, Ernie, Griff or Dad, his deep voice and joyous laugh could often be heard well before he was in eyesight. Grenville will be missed dearly, and fondly remembered.
A Private Memorial Celebration of Grenvilles’s Life will be held at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Road, P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 on Monday, June 21, 2021. Interment to follow at the Maple Lake United Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations made to the Alzheimer’s society would be greatly appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Grenville Ernest Griffin Friday June 11th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Minden, Province: Ontario