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Grant Stanford Devonshire
1929 - 2011
Grant Stanford Devonshire
1929 - 2011
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BORN
1929
DIED
2011
Grant Devonshire Obituary
Grant was born in Banff, received his Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Alberta and had a long career with Texaco and Imperial Oil. He is survived by daughters Janet (Norm) Dillon, Glynis (Don) Roth and Virginia (Bryan) Neubeker; grandchildren Christian, Ashley, Scott, Beth, Jeff, Brooke; three great grandchildren Abbie, Robbie and Hannah and brother Neil. He was predeceased by his wife Jean in 2008, parents Stan and Rose and brother Mervyn.
He was an accomplished artist. His special interests were woodworking, stained glass and sketching. He was a generous supporter of various charities especially those that helped women and children in developing countries.
In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Feed The Children 174 Bartley Drive, Toronto, ON, M4A 1E1. A private family memorial to follow with interment in Banff.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family in the Guest Book section found adjacent to this obituary.
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15 Entries
Barbara Devonshire
April 3, 2019
Sadly my father and brother to Grant, Neil Devonshire passed away April 2, 2019. They were close in life and death.
Rest In Peace both to both.
Barbara Devonshire
April 18, 2011
Deepest condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather.
I will always remember Uncle Grant as a talented, intelligent uncle and as a child he always had a science or life lesson for me.I was forever inspired by his precise artistic talent and discipline.Even when I last visited with him in August I was amazed by his projects and his passion for knowledge, music and charities.He spoke often of Aunt Jean and how much he missed her so we can take solace in knowing that he is with her now. So sorry for your loss I know there will be a large hole in your lives. Best wishes and sympathy.
Gebriel Galatis
April 14, 2011
It is with great sadness I learned of the passing away of your father. Mr. Stanford was a very kind and generous man. He helped build a classroom for destitute children in Ethiopia in memory of your late mother. On behalf of the poor children in Ethiopia and my own behalf I send our heartfelt Condolences.
Gebriel Galatis, Country Representative for Canadian Feed The Children, Ethiopia
Eleanor Patrick
April 13, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad, he was a wonderful person, I will miss his good sense of humor and his kindness, it is an honor to have had him as my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eleanor Patrick
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Lana Waunch
April 13, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Grant. He was a wonderful man who cared very much for Jean and his family. I met him while working at the manor that he and Jean once lived
Dave Donald
April 13, 2011
Grant, I remember when we first met in 1968 on a trip to the Crowsnest Pass. Over the years there were many more throughout Western Canada. From that beginning as a colleague you became a mentor and a very good friend.Your boundless knowledge, concern for others, dry wit and especially your guidance will always be remembered, along with the hospitality of Jean and yourself. Say hello to her. You were an outstanding person and will be missed.
Dusanka Pavlica
April 13, 2011
We were deeply saddened to hear the news, and our hearts go out to the family in this time of sorrow. Although many of us at Canadian Feed The Children never met Mr. Devonshire or spoke to him in person, his generosity and his love story with his beloved wife Jean were well known amongst all of us.
With thoughts of peace and courage,
Lisa Doucette-Tasse
April 13, 2011
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Grant. I was lucky enough to get to know him though many telephone conversations. Grant made the lives of many children better and each gift was made in memory of his wife. He was a wonderful man, and I am very sorry I never had the chance to meet him in person. I know I will miss our conversations and I will miss his kindness. The world could use more people like Grant. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. I am truly sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person.
Lisa Doucette-Tasse
Canadain Feed The Children
Manuela Dillon
April 12, 2011
Granddad, you were such a warm, loving, kind and wonderful person. You and Granny were just the sweetest and loveliest couple. Although I am saddened by losing you, I am happy that you and Granny are together again in heaven with all the other angels.
Love always, Mannie
Scott Dillon
April 12, 2011
Thank you Granddad for everything that you did for me, thank you for coming to my soccer games, thank you for introducing me to golf, thank you for letting me work for you in the summer in your garden. Thank you for the trip to Hawaii, picnics in Fish Creek, and all the great camping memories. But most of all thank you for being a great grandfather and a great friend. Once I moved away from Calgary I only then truly appreciated what a talented and great man you were. I wish I could have spent more time with you and granny in your final years. Thank you for everything that you did for us and everything you taught me. I will miss our phone conversations greatly. Thank you for taking the best care of granny when she was sick. Say Hi to Granny for me. You will be missed, but you are in a better place now. All my love, Scott.
April 12, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Grant and Jean always attended the eight o'clock service at St Peter's. After the service Grant always had a smile and thank you for me when I was lay reading twice a month. It is with sadness that I read of his passing.
May God bless and walk with you over these next few weeks as you mourn your loss. Rosemary Bishop
April 11, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of a beloved brother, father and grandfather.
May your memories give you strength.
Eileen Patrick and family
April 11, 2011
We wish to expess our deepest sympothy in the passing of your father. He will always be rembered for his dedication to producing the most beautifull yard on Maple Ridge Cresent. Another neighbour Marlene and George Wills shared with us some enjoyable evenings with Jean and Grant.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
May and Barrie Burch
Rob & Cindy Halford
April 10, 2011
Bryan,Ginny and family, Sorry to hear of your lost.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Chrysler
April 9, 2011
I always enjoyed talking to Grant when he came in to get his hair cut. He was a wonderful gentleman and Jean was a wonderful lady. I often wondered how he was keeping. Now he can be with Jean. He missed her very much and now they can be together again. Debbie from Scruples Hair Design
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