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GRANT DONNET Obituary

DONNET, GRANT September 15, 1937 - June 7, 2021 Grant died in palliative care at home shortly after a cancer diagnosis. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Della Donnet and his sister Sandra Marshall. He is survived by his wife Geri Donnet (nee Sutherland), daughters Amanda and Jessamyn Donnet, granddaughters Sophie and Ginny Coelho, brother Ross and wife Lois, and extended family. His life ended in the home he loved, with the family he cherished. He was happiest when surrounded by all of us. He was the steadying influence of his family, despite his tendency to make ridiculous jokes. Grant graduated from OCA (now OCAD), and worked as a graphic designer. When he retired he was able to devote his creative talents to his first love of fine art. His accomplishments were many and he has left beautiful structural paintings and sculptures which will be a lasting tribute to his life. His talents extended to his garden, where he created a wooded seclusion of trees, rocks and flowers for his family and neighbours to enjoy. He was a good man and will always be deeply loved.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jun. 12, 2021.

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Amanda Donnet

March 23, 2025

He was my greatest teacher. Never saying a thing if he knew, or not, that I was hiding behind his studio door, watching him work in amazement when I was 3yrs old and on.
Our long talks and hypothesizing on space, Quantum Physics, time, dimensions, black holes and string theory, I was and always will be, amazed with his incredible knowledge base on so many topics and his books which I started reading. But the greatest teachings he gave me were in drawing, painting and sculpting. He helped me find who I was and my true style.
My dad was the strongest person I knew and as he grew and I grew, we both learned more. But without having my dad, my eyes would never have been open as wide, looking as far or as deeply into myself with the courage and never ending passion, just like he had.
I love you always dad. You are my heart. Amanda

Katherine Bank

May 11, 2022

Uncle Grant's laugh shall never be forgotten & love & prayers to all his loved ones. Memories not forgotten
Love & Peace xoxoxo

Frias Family- 1566

June 15, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Thank you for being such a great neighbor. May your soul rest in peace.

Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Amanda Jayne Squires

June 13, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Amanda Jayne Squires

June 13, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. He was a wonderful person, so talented and such a loving family, so glad he was surrounded by all of you when he passed. Love and Hugs Amanda XXXXXXXXXXXX will miss him

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