Murray Gordon Grant

GRANT, Murray Gordon -53, Lantz, passed away August 31, 2010 in the VG Site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre , Halifax after a courageous battle with cancer Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John “Buster” and Dorothy(Sweeney) Grant. Murray was a carpenter by trade, both self-employed and with Kel-Greg Enterprises. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors as well as coaching many of his daughter’s activities. He was a member of the Blue Nose Retriever Club for many years and participated in and judged field trials throughout Canada. His Labs were his passion. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #48. Murray was a supporter of Ducks Unlimited. He will be sadly missed by wife Becky (Wilson); daughter, Sarah Jane at home; brothers Kenny (Linda) Fort Ellis; Harry (Susan), Dartmouth; Pat (Mary Jane), Lantz; sisters, Hazelle (Levi) Gauthier, Charlottetown; Mary (Sandy) McCully, Truro; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was predeceased by infant sister, Annie. Cremation has taken place. A Legion Service will be held at 6 PM followed by visitation until 8 PM Friday, Sept. 3rd at the Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2 Shubenacadie from where service will be held 10 AM Saturday, Sept. 4th, Rev. Canon David Fletcher officiating assisted by Rev. Patricia McKenna. Burial at a later date. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Ducks Unlimited or the PEI Retriever Club c/o David Butler 157 Primrose Drive, Cornwall PEI, C0A1H0. The family would to express special thanks to the Pallative Care Unit 7A at the VG, and to the VON. You may sign the online guestbook at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com