Edward-Grantham-Obituary

Edward Grantham

Sydney, New South Wales

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GRANTHAMEdward McNeal25 November 1944 - 28 May 2025 Soul mate of Anne. Brother-in-law of Kathleen. Loved father of Jane, Michael and Amy, Louise and Malcolm (both deceased), Chris and Naoko, Stephen and Kylie, and Clare. Devoted grandfather of Nathan, Anthony, Timothy, Rachel, William, Patrick,...

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Will miss our weekly breakfasts at the Holme Building, Sydney University after your early morning practice sessions at the bells. Thankyou for your cheerful encouragement at the carillon tower and organ loft. I will never forget your advice: "when in doubt, play Handel!" Rest in peace, dear Ted. Grace Chan Carillonist and Organist The University of Sydney

Mr Grantham was our Music Teacher at Lithgow High School in 1970. Thank you for the Music Mr Grantham.

My most fervent thoughts and prayers are with Anne and the family at this time. I knew Ted and Anne from Concord Presbyterian, then Scots Presbyterian and finally Hunter Baillie Presbyterian Church. Ted was a gifted preacher, elder, organist and carillonist and friend to many. His death will sadden many but we will carry his memory in our hearts until we meet again. Respectfully yours Dot Lewis

My love and prayers to Anne and all the family. I met Ted only a few times at recitals, but many is the Sunday afternoon I would head to the university and perch under an arch in the quad with my journal; Ted's chimes, tinkles and gongs from the tower making my fleeting thoughts form phrases, then poetry on the page. Thank you Ted for touching us in so many ways.

Ted was my husband (Bob McDonald)'s first cousin and as young people we would gather at Bob's mother's (Mavis) and sister's (Elizabeth) house - who were their beloved Auntie and cousin. They lived nearby so we saw quite a lot of Ted and Anne and then our children played together when they were all young. I recall Ted as a loving husband and father, quietly spoken and gentle in manner. But his organ playing and knowledge were ferocious and I admired his deep appreciation, focus and talent in...

Our love and prayers are with you Anne.