Reginald Michael Grant

Devoted husband of Margaret “Maggie” (née Durley) Grant and treasured son of Helen (née MacDonald) Grant and the late Robert Allan Grant.

Cherished father of Rose Grant (Rodney Degray), Blu Grant, Nigel (Lisa) Grant, Catherine Grant, Judd Grant (Kelsie Irwin), Thor Grant (Lydia) and Jennifer Grant-Houde (Jacque).

Treasured grandfather of Aubrey, Finley, Callum, Rhyson, Skyler, Jeanelle and Jenika.

He will be fondly remembered by brothers Robin Grant (Nancy), Ricky Grant (Gini) and his sister Donna Cardinal (Jack), along with his mother-in-law Rose Durley (late Edward), his sister-in-laws; Diane Durley (Marc Gauthier), Joy Durley (Dan) and his godchildren Jordan (Mario) and Zachary (Carley).

Reggie will be forever remembered by his niece and nephews, his friends and extended family. Especially his second family, of over 35 years, the Cornwall Fire Services; Comrades, Brothers and Sisters (both active and retired), and the Cornwall Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #849 of the International Fire Fighters.

Predeceased by his father Robert Allan Grant and his dear son Joshua Grant.

Family will be in attendance for a Celebration of Life at LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN, CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, WEST BRANCH, 20 Seventh St West (613-932-8482) on Friday, December 1st, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with story sharing commencing at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at St. Columbans Parish at 11:00 a.m.

As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to C.H.E.O. and Ronald McDonald House, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Messages of condolence can be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca

Reggie (Pa Bear) was a loving, devoted father, husband and proud family man of great character. Family gatherings always brought him joy. He was a sweet gentleman with impeccable manners, who maintained a wonderful, silly, sense of humour even during his last days. He had a plethora of his own goofy and witty sayings and jokes for anyone he met. Pa made everyone laugh with his flawless sense of fashion (Comfy pants, AC/DC shirts, and Bruins hat to hide his crazy hair).

He was very kind and charitable to those in need. His warm hospitality always made people feel at ease and welcomed in his home. His love for nature and wildlife was endless and he made sure to always feed the bunnies, horses (Tosha), squirrels, and all animals that he would visit regularly.

He was a great story teller who shared nostalgic memories about his experiences with the Fire Dept, refereeing, playing sports and his many memories that were made while hanging out with his family.

During retirement, Pa Bear continued to show up to every sporting event to watch his children and grandchildren, he seemed to never miss an event. In addition to watching sports, he loved spending time with family on his pontoon boat and the numerous campsites where he enjoyed BBQ’s, bonfires and fishing with his loved ones.

Some of his most cherished memories were going for long drives in his truck with Ma. They would go to yard sales, thrift shopping, visit quant little cities, and sit by the shore line to listen to the waves role in.

Fun facts about Reggie

Favourite quotes:

“Who loves you”, “more”

The zing of it is

Da da, da da, da da

Big buddy

Boom, boom

It is what it is

Move the ball you score ( always shouted from the crowd)

Favourite song: Thunderstruck (AC/DC)