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Born in Beverly, Walter (Wally) was the son of the late Foster R. Grant and Edith L. Mills and the Stepbrother of the late Jay Faulkner. He graduated in 1962 from Beverly High School where he achieved many academic and athletic accomplishments enabling his induction into the BHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. In 1966, Wally graduated from Harvard University where he held All Time Letter Winner honors in 1965 and 1966 for his participation on the Football team. He achieved his MBA at Harvard Business School in 1968.
Wally was a Vice President for Cooke and Bieler, Inc. in Philadelphia where he was an Investment Counselor for over 30 years. Most recently he joined Persimmon Capital also in Philadelphia, specializing in Hedge Fund Management. Known for his generosity and kind spirit, Wally currently had retired, spending time enjoying Bethany Beach, DE and Nantucket Island. He was a ray of sunshine, an excellent brother, father and grandfather and a tremendous human being who touched everyone who knew him.
Wally is survived by his brother Foster Grant and wife Fran, and nephews Scott, and Chris Grant and niece Susan Peterson. He is survived by his sister, Tricia Murphy, her husband John and his nephew Skylar, and his Stepbrother, Barry Faulkner. He leaves behind his son, Taylor Grant, and his daughter, Alexandra Capriotti-Grant. Surviving him is his former wife, Barbara M. Grant, their children together, Stacey Grant Bonnell, husband, Dave, daughter Dani Grant, husband Matt Hoeven and Wally's five grandchildren: Zach and Sammie Bonnell, and Abbott, Gretta and Evelyn Hoeven.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 120 Saint Elizabeth Drive, Chester Springs, PA on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.. Arr. by the CAMPBELL – LEE, MOODY, RUSSELL FUNERAL HOME, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: "International Mesothelioma Program", 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115 www.brighamandwomans.org/mesothelioma. Condolences at:
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Mike McKeown
March 18, 2011
One last message for you, Wally, and the family. I was touched yesterday March 17, 2011 to see Ally at a business networking event, and we had a chance to talk for a bit. She is a wonderful young lady. Rest assured, you and Kathleen did a great job of raising a wonderful girl, and we, your friends will be there to support, love and protect her. She is doing well, and I can see your spirit in her. Rest in peace!
Caroline Belock Alexander
March 28, 2010
My siblings and I were saddened to hear of the passing of our cousin, Walter. He had a fond spot in my parents, Aunt Marion and Uncle John's heart. We all remember his hearty laugh and smile. I remember one summer at Thompson Lake with the cousins and our trip to Dartmouth College as Walter was exploring his Ivy League choices for college. Our heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Mike McKeown
March 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to all of your family. Wally was a good man and fun to work with when we coached our girls in basketball. Throughout all the time I knew him, he as kind, bright, engaging and fun to be around. I will miss him, and will pray for your comfort, as well as understanding of his loss. I am sure we will all keep Wally's spirit alive in our hearts.
March 24, 2010
Our sincere condolences to all of Wally's families and friends. Dell Kean, Steve Finney and Kim Welsh.
The O'Connor Family
March 23, 2010
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Walt's passing. Our love and sympathy to the whole family. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Jim
March 23, 2010
Will miss his endearing personality. Condolences to his family.
March 23, 2010
Wally was incredible -- kind, generous, compassionate, fun-loving and just a blast to be around. We share in your grief and send our love.
Rich and Beth Conant
Kathy Richards-Phipps
March 22, 2010
I am so sorry to read about the loss of this great guy. It is a small world my orhtopedic doc went to elementry scool with Wally and we had a great chat about him. I remember the football palyer from that gfreat class of'62 resat in peace guy
Bob Teague
March 19, 2010
I was deeply saddened by the news of Wally's passing. We shared some good times and laughs working together in the summer for the Beverly Housing Authority. He was truly a special person and friend and I feel fortunate to have known him.
Sherry Hitchens
March 19, 2010
We will miss you.
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