Corner Brook, NL

WWII Veteran

The family of John Potter Grant are saddened to announce his passing after a short illness on Monday, January 13th, 2014 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 93 years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nina (nee Butt); sons: John Jr. (Karole), Rocky Harbour, Colin (Kathleen), Lower Sackville, NS, Barry (Carolyn), Corner Brook. He is also ­survived by his grandchildren: Nicholas, Alexander and Daniel Grant of Lower Sackville, Tyler, Corner Brook, Matthew (Ashleigh) and Sara Grant (Colin) of St John’s and Gregory Osborne of Greenwood, NS; brother, Robert Grant, Corner Brook, sisters: Carrie Howard of Stillwater, Minn, Emily LeMessurier, Ontario, Jean (Karl) Hoff, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, brothers and sisters-in-law Johnny and Greta Butt, Rocky Harbour, Enid Pittman, Rocky Harbour, Reg and Lida Pretty, Sarnia, Ontario and Reille Butt, Rocky Harbour, as well as a large circle of nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents Douglas & Grace Grant; ­brother, Doug; mother-in-law, Matilda (Edgar) Laing; son, Neil; sisters and brothers-in-law: Hazel Gabriel (Harvey), William (Frances), Anne (Robert Grant) and Robert LeMessurier (Emily). John was a WWII veteran, having served in The Royal Navy, one of the few ­survivors of HMS Forfar torpedoing. He also served in the Merchant Navy. He was the longest serving member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 and a lifetime member of The Naval Association of Western Newfoundland. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place from the First United Church West Street on Thursday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Whitehorne officiating. Interment to ­follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations to The Western Memorial Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.