Lionel Grant

Grant, Lionel Kennedy – It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lionel of Rosedale Terrace on March 4th, 2013 age of 82 at his residence with his family by his side. President and co-founder of Cornwall Gravel and Grant Ready Mix. Lionel was past President of the Cornwall Club, Cornwall Shrine Club and past vice chairman of Shriners Hospitals for Children and Via Rail. Lionel showed great courage and strength throughout his life. He demonstrated strong family values, gentleness and humour and encouraged these qualities in his family, who both admired and loved him deeply. Lionel enjoyed every moment of his life and was well-known for his fun-loving personality and his love of Scottish music. His story-telling abilities are fondly remembered by his friends and family. Whether it was getting together with fellow Shriners, hunters, attending family parties, trips to Pompano Beach with great friends, or morning coffee with his Tim buddies, he was a sociable, loving friend and family man. His humble beginnings and business accomplishments allowed Lionel to become a mentor to his children and grandchildren, teaching them how to be compassionate yet strong, determined and to strive for their goals. He will be sadly missed by all, but his legacy will live on through his network of friends, associates and, most importantly, his family.

He leaves his loving wife and best friend of 60 years, Norma (Stephenson) Grant. Loving father of Susan (Dave) Alguire, David (Carole), Cathy (Michelle) and Peter (Tammie). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren: Crystal(Adam), Angie (Rich), Allison (Jarrett), Doug, Jason (Terrelyn), Jennifer (Travis), Chelsea, Jordan, Laurel, Alec, Seth, Corrie(Joey) and 4 great grandchildren: Logan, Parker, Shane and Oliver. Predeceased by his parents Ivan and Nora (Routhier) Grant and brother Norvan Grant. Survived by dear sister Dawn Ann (Larry) Faris of Brockville and caring sister-in-law Sally of Cornwall.

Resting at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482). The family will be in attendance from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral, Saturday March 9, 2013 for Service in Trinity Anglican Church at 11 A.M. Archdeacon Frank Kirby officiating. Spring interment St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery Long Sault. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Shriners Children’s Hospital or the Cornwall Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca.

The Brethren of Cornwall-Corinithian Masonic Lodge #125, are requested to assemble at the Funeral Home on Friday March 8, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. for Service at 6:30p.m. for our late brother, Lionel Grant.