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Bruce Grant Obituary

Bruce H. Grant Passed away September 6, 2009 in Martinique, FWI. He was an accomplished Jazz Musician who had lived in France and Martinique for the past thirty years and he held dual citizenship in France and the United States. Bruce was born in San Francisco, December 14, 1949 to Howard P. and Julia Grant. He was a graduate of Lowell High School and attended UC Berkeley. At an early age he expressed an interest in Jazz, and his instruments were flute and saxophone. Bruce performed throughout Europe and the French West Indies. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother and a brother, Paul Grant of San Francisco; two daughters, Laureen Grant of Paris, France and Fiona Grant of Martinique, and a host of other relatives. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, including the students whose lives he touched. A celebration of Bruce's life was held in Martinique with a host of musicians, students and family.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 20, 2009.

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Gwendolyn Smith-Nicholas

September 24, 2009

Michael Jackson said it best "Gone Too Soon."

Jeffrey Beaver

September 22, 2009

Sweet rest, my dear friend.

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