Donald Wilson Grant
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Born: July 29th, 1928
Passed in: Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 1st, 2019
Donald Wilson Grant, age 90, passed away peacefully Friday, February 1, 2019, in Berwick NS.
Donnie was born July 29, 1928, in Glace Bay, NS, to Wilson and Elizabeth (Allnutt) Grant.
He enjoyed a 30 year career as a medic in the Armed Forces, serving across Canada and abroad. After his retirement, he enjoyed many happy hours tending his beautiful garden, traveling around the world and taking long walks with his dog. Donnie was a lifelong, avid participant in round and square dancing, both of which he taught for over 40 years.
He is survived by his partner, Lorrie Bawn, Kentville NS; sister, Betty Philips; step-grandchildren, Kelly and Robert Bowes, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Donnie was predeceased by his wife, Sarah Bowes Grant; step-son, Donald Bowes; brothers, Allister and Ernest; foster brother, Philip Westbury; sisters, Annie Green and Christina Fitt.
In accordance with Donnie's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service.
Memorial donations in Donnie's name may be sent to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we have loved
deeply becomes part of us" - Helen Keller
