Beloved Son of James and Catherine Brodie, Brother of Dana Brodie and brother-in-law of Larry O'Brien, Nephew of Margaret McColl and Janet Brodie, adoring Uncle to Kyle and Brandon O'Brien and also many cousins in Vancouver and Scotland.
Grant was truly one of a kind. A pure soul and a huge heart, he loved nothing more than to make people laugh and bring happiness.
Grant's favourites moments were spent with family. He absolutely doted on his nephews and loved watching scary movies, shopping for shoes, going out to eat, and just being with them.
Grant and his sister Dana were inseparable, having the best time just being together and talking and laughing until tears came for hours on end.
Grant enjoyed watching or "debating" baseball with his dad, and absolutely loved tennis.
He also had an especially close relationship to his Auntie Margaret aka Auntie Boo.
Grant had an extraordinary bond with his Mum, whom he lovingly called Mama, and they would do anything for each other. They loved Halloween and Christmas, and would spend hours decorating every inch of home and yard.
Grant loved all varieties of music and movies and could have told you who won best director at the 1941 Academy Awards, or what song was number 1 on September 30, 1985. Between the knowledge and humor, we often said he should have had a blog.
Grant was intelligent, funny, unfailingly kind, and giving. Even to hold out a hand to a complete stranger.
Grant along with his sister, belong to an incredible circle of friends. He called them "Grant's Girls"... Shelly, Emilie, Maggie, Pam, Denise, Paula, Sarah, Christa, Christina, Jodi, Michelle, Sabrina, Natalie, Tina and Jean. He loved nothing more than a night of dancing, talking and always always laughter. He was proud to be a part of them, and oh they love him so.
Even though we are devastated at our loss, and cannot imagine a world without Grant in it, we take comfort that he is now with his Gran McColl whom we are sure was waiting with open arms, and we are so very thankful and grateful for the wonderful, loving years we were allowed to have him with us.
The family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love we have received in the form of hundreds of messages, texts, phone calls, cards, flowers, and food. And we thank you for being part of beloved Grant's life.
Cremation and private family service will take place as per Grant's wishes.
A Celebration of Grants Life will follow at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Barthel Funeral Home.
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