Anita Blanche Grant

1933 - 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the

passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and

great-grandmother on December 8th, at the age of 89.

She was predeceased by her husband John

Patrick, sister Ruth, stepson John Kelly, sister-in-

law Jean, brother-in-law Ed, and parents, Walter

and Bernice Woodworth. She is survived by her daughters

Louise (Lyle) and Joanne (Tal), son Grant, stepson

Jim, daughter-in-law Maureen (John Kelly); her

grandchildren Danielle (Dan), Lyle (Stephanie),

Reece (Catherine), Terra (Jon), Eli, Ashleigh (Dan),

and Devin (Ricky); and her many great-

grandchildren, brother-in-law Jim, and many

beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Anita was born in Vancouver and the family later

moved to Burnaby where she attended Burnaby

North Secondary School. After leaving school, she

worked as a commercial artist at Eaton’s where

she met her first husband, Howard (predeceased).

Anita and Howard eventually settled in North

Vancouver where they raised their three children.

Anita and Howard were divorced, and she later

met and married her second husband, John.

Anita and John lived in North Vancouver at first but

later moved to the NWT for John’s work (he

captained the Merv Hardie ferry). While there, Anita

planted a garden and loved the wildlife that would

visit (people up there called her Mother Nature). To

be closer to home, they moved to 108 Mile House

and later, after John retired, they moved to

Deroche to be even closer to family. Both Anita

and John made many dear friends in every place

they lived. Anita and John spent 40 very happy

years together until John passed away in 2015.

After John passed, Anita moved back to North

Vancouver to be closer to her family.

Anita and John loved to travel and enjoyed many

road trips together, often accompanied by dear friends.

Anita was a talented artist. She loved her

family. She loved animals, gardening, and nature.

She was a kind, gentle, and thoughtful woman who

loved people, and brought joy to the lives of her

family and many friends. She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held later, in the new year.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the

Salvation Army, the Canadian Red Cross, or the

Union Gospel Mission, if you are able. Condolences

for the family may be left at www.bellburnaby.com