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MICHAEL DONALD GRANT III

MICHAEL GRANT Obituary

MICHAEL DONALD GRANT III, age 39, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 31st in Los Angeles CA from a cerebral hemorrhage and complications of liver disease. Actor, vocalist, songwriter, lyricist and sports fan. Loving son of Betsy and Michael Grant of Greenwich CT, brother of Andrew, Luke, and Bettina McCarthy, Uncle to Wim and Avery McCarthy, Barlow Grant and Godfather to Avery. Namesake of his grandfather, the late M. Donald Grant, a co-founder of the New York Mets, he was a devoted follower of the NL baseball club. He also adored NHL hockey, and cheered for his adopted hometown team, the Los Angeles Kings. He attended Brunswick School and Trinity-Pawling School before graduating from Greenwich High School in 1991. He then was accepted for the two year program at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, and after completion toured the country as the Genie in a national production of "Aladdin". He then moved to L.A. and began actuating his life-long love affair with the heavy metal music genre. As lead vocalist for the metal bands "Legend Maker," "Onward" and "Crescent Shield" he was known for his rich and powerful baritone, and the passion with which he infused his music. He will also be remembered for his gift for comedy, his spot-on impressions of friends and associates, his warm and gentle nature, and his consistent effort to create a smile on everyone he came upon. A memorial mass will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 469 North Street, Greenwich, CT on Thursday June 14th at 11:00 am.

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Published by GreenwichTime on Jun. 7, 2012.

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Irma Lelievre

May 31, 2024

Bettina, Tyler & family...
I am so sorry to hear of your brother“s passing. My condolences to your family. Sending love & comforting hugs.
Irma

Patsy

May 31, 2023

The memory of his smile still brightens my days!! Such a special man.

Susan Truth

June 2, 2020

8 long years have gone by and Michael is still so missed, remembered and not forgotten. His music and legacy lives on and always will

Cathy Murray

June 20, 2012

My deepest condolences to the entire Grant family. May the love you have for Michael live forever in your hearts.

Anastasia Greco

June 15, 2012

Michael, one of my dearest friends:
We shared many joys, the passion of music, and support through trying times. You were truly one of the closest and most loved in my life. You lifted me simply by existing. Thank you for planting a part of your spirit to carry with me, forever on. My life would not have turned out the same without you in it, and will never be the same moving forward. My heartfelt sympathies to your family and all who are affected by this loss. You will always be remembered.

Mimi Hills

June 12, 2012

I will miss you and never forget you. Aunt Betsy, Uncle Mike, Luke, Andrew, and Bettina, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mimi

June 10, 2012

Luke and family, Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time. Love, Monique & Terry Brown

May 14, 1999 - Anaheim, CA

Perry Grayson

June 10, 2012

Michael touched many lives in the metal scene and beyond. He will be sorely missed and remembered! We became close friends shortly after he moved to CA in the '90s, and I had the pleasure of jamming with him many times. All best wishes to the Grant family and the rest of Mike's friends.

Jason Sanford

June 8, 2012

My sympathies to family and friends. The metal music community grieves with you. I knew him as down to earth, kind, and of course through his unique voice. He will be missed.

Susan Truth

June 8, 2012

You were such a good friend and inspiration Michael. I will miss you and never forget you. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, other friends besides myself, and his bandmates. Rest in Peace Michael.

June 8, 2012

A beautiful man - love Aunt Patsy

June 8, 2012

Our deepest condolences Bettina,Luke, Andrew, Betsy, Mike, and Grant family. We love you and are here for you.
Shae, Bria and Mallory Noone

Linda & Paul Applegarth

June 7, 2012

With deepest and sincerest sympathy to all of the Grant Family.

Melody Schoenfeld

June 7, 2012

Rest in peace, Mikey. You are loved and missed. xoxo

Courtney Hawes

June 7, 2012

Dear Bettina and the Grant family, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Adrienne Bodell

June 7, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family of Michael Grant. I am so sorry for your loss.

Daniel Walsh

June 7, 2012

Rest in Peace Mikey! Peace and Blessing to all the Grant family.
Danny Walsh

Julie Rodrigues

June 7, 2012

Dear Bettina and family, words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Rodrigues Family.

Shannon Brady

June 7, 2012

My deepest sincerest sympathies to you all. My heart is broken...I had no idea as I had just spoken with him a few months ago after losing touch with him for a few years. I worked with him in Los Angeles for several years. REALLY good guy.

Brooke Davison

June 7, 2012

Betsy, Michael, Andrew, Luke, Bettina - my deepest condolences to you all. Much love.
Brooke Hanley Davison

Irma Lelievre

June 7, 2012

Dear Bettina, Tyler & kids~I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences.
Love & Hugs,
Irma

Dawn McGroarty

June 7, 2012

Michael's family, I knew him form living in LA it was only 8 brief years he was in my life but they were the best years ever. He was like a brother to me we had so much in common Amusement parks, making people smile, METAL, the beach, our love for California. So much other things. I will cherish all the memories.
My deepest sympathies you lost a son, brother, godfather, uncle. I lost a best friend. May he rest in peace. I will forever miss and love him and will NEVER forget him.
Dawn McGroarty

Bessie Mantas

June 7, 2012

To the entire Grant Family, We send our love, peace, and sincerest condolences to you. Dan, our little girls, and I loved Michael, and he will sorely missed.

Love, The DeLucie Family

Bettina McCarthy

June 7, 2012

Be free mike, I will always hold you close to my heart, I love you.
Bettina

June 7, 2012

Dear Michael and Betsy,
My thoughts and paryers are with you and your family.

David Pond

Vin Hartong

June 7, 2012

Dear Grant Family,
Michael was the lead singer in our band Morpheus in high school. His talent, passion and dedication for music was already readily apparent then. While he brought an incredibly serious attitude toward the band, he also always had us in stitches with his wonderful sense of humor and unbelievable impersonations.
I lost touch with Mike throughout the years, but always made an effort to follow his career in music (I work in the music industry) so I was incredibly proud to see him living his dream and performing to so many adoring fans. Not many of us have the wherewithal, the drive and the dedication to know exactly what we want out of life and then really go for it, but Mike had that and a lot of people could learn something from him. I am so proud to have shared the stage with him, but also to have called him a friend.
My father had the Morpheus recordings we made remastered some time ago, but I never had the opportunity to give it to Mike. I would love for you to have it if you would like. Please contact me and I will be happy to send it your way.
My heart goes out to your family and I wish you peace and healing in this incredibly difficult time.
Vin

Carroll Hanley Goggin

June 7, 2012

Dear Betsy, Michael, Andrew, Luke and Bettina. I send big hugs and my deepest condolences to you all. My thoughts and pryaers are with you all during this time.

Much love,
Carroll

Debbie Leonhardt-Alza

June 7, 2012

You will be missed my friend.

June 7, 2012

Dear Betsy: so so sorry. My deepest condolences to you, Michael and your family.
Ann (Sperber) McKee

Kathryn Farley, PhD

June 7, 2012

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Grant:
Michael was a member of the CCD class I taught at St. Michael's many years ago. He possessed a quick wit and a curious mind. Above all else, Michael was a kind and gracious person with abundant creative gifts. On behalf of all of his teachers, mentors and guides throughout the years, I am writing to express my sympathy at Michael's passing.

-Katie

June 6, 2012

With Love, always, Peter Frazzle

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