GRANT, ERNEST A. Ernest A. Grant, P.Ag, FAIC, 87 years old, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Ernie was born on February 23, 1921 in Glace Bay, N.S. to the late Wilson and Elizabeth (Allnutt) Grant. In addition to his parents, Ernie was predeceased by his oldest brother Alastair, and his granddaughter Kate Wilson (Roche) in 2008. Ernie will be greatly missed by his wife Treva (Pugh), their daughter Barbara (Peter) Roche of Saint John, and sons Ian (Cheryl) of Riverview, and Dr. E. Stephen (Kim) of Fredericton. Ernie was very fond of all his grand- and great grandchildren: grandsons Grant Roche, Alastair Grant; granddaughters Julie (Sean) Garnett, Rebecca Grant, and Rose Grant; great grandchildren Taylor and MacKenzie Floyd, and Riley Wilson. Ernie will also be missed by his brothers Donald Grant and Phillip Westbury of Cape Breton, and sisters Christina Fitt of Dartmouth, and Betty Phillips and Anne Green, both living in Manitoba. Ernie was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, McGill's MacDonald College with a BSc, and the University of Maine with a MSc. Prior to his graduation from McGill, Ernie enlisted in officers training and went on to serve in WWII with the 7th Anti-Tank Regiment in Italy, later transferring to the 1st Anti-Tank Regiment. While oversees, Ernie was wounded in action but returned to active duty and was part of the Liberation of Holland. Upon returning from war, Ernie began his professional life as a research scientist with Agriculture Canada in Fredericton. He also enlisted in the militia upon its re-organization in 1947 and retired as commander of the 12th Field Regiment RCA in 1962 at the rank of Lt. Col. In his professional life, Ernie was well known throughout Atlantic Canada for his influence on stimulating innovative farming practices and, in particular, his work with forage crops. He served two terms as president of the NB Institute of Agrologists and also served in numerous positions with the Agricultural Institute of Canada. Ernie was recognized for his contributions to agricultural practice and science being named a Fellow of the Agricultural Institute of Canada in 1979. Ernie was a lifelong sportsman. While at McGill he was captain of its hockey team. Later in life he enjoyed many years of competitive and social curling, and was passionate about salmon fishing. His favorite escape was salmon fishing on either the St. John or the Miramichi. Ernie built a summer home along the St. John River, just a short drive from his home, so that he could enjoy a morning fish prior to heading off to work. In his retirement he was active in the woodworking hobby and enjoyed many years working a woodlot and sugar bush with his friend, the late Bud Gorman. Ernie is a past president of several organizations, including the United Way, St. Andrew's Society, and the Capital Winter Club. In recent years, he enjoyed his membership in Fredericton's Golden Club. Visitation will be held at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home on Monday, February 2, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 will hold a tribute service during visitation at 7pm on Monday. The memorial service will be help at St. Paul's United Church on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 2 pm. Internment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. www.mcadamsfh.com