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ARTHUR WILLIAM GRUNDY

Born: May 23, 1926

Date of Passing: May 08, 2014

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ARTHUR WILLIAM GRUNDY May 23, 1926 - May 8, 2104 The family is sad to announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather on May 8, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife Betty, and his daughter-in-law Joanne Grundy. Dad leaves to mourn four children, Glenn (Connie), Brent, Jayne (Vic), Lynda (John), 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dad was born and raised in Carman, Manitoba. From 1947 - 1950, Dad was Manitoba Light Weight Boxing Champion and was 2nd in Canadian Boxing Championship. Mom and Dad started their life together in Ste. Anne, Manitoba in 1952. In 1950 Dad became District Supervisor with the Manitoba Power Commission which later became Manitoba Hydro. Some of Dad's hobbies were coaching hockey and curling, but his passion was horses! Dad was involved in the harness racing circuit in Manitoba and Alberta. The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Seine River Hall in Ste. Anne, Manitoba. If friends so desire to make a donation in memory of Art, donations can be made to the Ste. Anne Hospital. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2014

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • Mr. Grundy was very nice to us when we visited and we kids all like being around the horses. I believe he coached our hockey team and he was a fair and dedicated coach. Sincere condolences to all the family. - Posted by: Roger Lagassé (Loved the horses) on: Sep 21, 2016

  • Art Grundy was an institution on the Manitoba Great Western Circuit. He always had time to talk everyone and share stories. He will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to Jane and the family. - Posted by: Arthur Rey (Racing friend) on: May 19, 2014

  • Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Brent. I am sure he will be mised by all. - Posted by: Skip Mohoripch () on: May 13, 2014

  • Art always had time to visit and share his stories. He will be sadly missed by all his racehorse family & freinds on the Mb. Great Western Race Circuit. Work well done. Thanks for the memories. - Posted by: Bill & Marie Arnold (Friends ) on: May 12, 2014

  • We will miss seeing Art's smiling face this summer. RIP - Posted by: INA & LLOYD CULLEN (FRIEND) on: May 12, 2014

  • My condolences to the entire Grundy family. Of special concern to me are Glenn and Brent who used to play ball hockey with me and other neighbours on the abandoned cement pad on the South side of the CNRail tracks in Ste-Anne. Great memories playing with them during a fun-filled youth... Bye 4 now! - Posted by: Joseph Marc Bruyere (Glenn's and Brent's childhood friend) on: May 12, 2014

  • To the Family of Art Grundy. We were so sorry to hear of Art's passing.I know that your family will miss him terribly as will all of us who go to the races. He was well respected on the racetrack by his fellow horsemen and it won't be the same there without him. Most sincerely Evelyn Skinner & Jerry Carlisle - Posted by: Jerry Carlisle (f) on: May 12, 2014

  • Sympathy Jane & Ryan & Tyler, sure will miss him around the track ! Marc - Posted by: Marc Bazin (Friend) on: May 12, 2014

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