VIOLET GRANT

Condolences & Memories (3 entries)

• Auntie Vi! I just learned today of your mother's passing. It is with deepest sorrow that I send my condolences to all of her family! My husband John also met Vi a couple of times when she came to Auntie Vicki's for visits a number of years ago, along with my 2 sons. I remember Vi with so much fondness! I was asked by Aunt Vi to be her flower girl when she married your father. I remember her as a happy and extremely kind Aunt. I was 8 years old when she married and our family had moved away to Toronto Ontario. The Hancharek family was a close knit family of immense faith in God. Unfortunately, I did not see much of her after she moved to Winnipeg but we did see each other during family visits in Thunder Bay and then again in Burlington when she came to Vicki's house! I loved her very much and I have kept her in my prayers since she first was diagnosed with cancer. I keep in touch and visit with Uncle Bill and Angie a couple of times a year and they are the one's who have informed me of your mom's progress over the last few years. I will keep her in my prayers but also believe that she is now with God, her husband and her son Michael. Again, my deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your mother. I keep you all in my prayers! Joanne Grysak (nee Hancharek). Please feel free to contact me. - Posted by: Joanne Grysak (Niece of Violet Grant) on: Mar 17, 2016

• Words of Remembrance - A Tribute to my mother Love, Laughter, Sorrow, Pain. Vi lived an incredibly rich and fulfilling life. She was predeceased by her loving husband Murray Robert in 1988 and her special and gifted son Michael John in 1981. Vi had four (4 ) sons and (8) Grandchildren whom loved deeply and cherished. Vi was especially proud of her family whom she was very close to. Mom had a perpetual glowing smile. She was kind hearted, generous, caring and loving. Vi was humble to the core, lived life to the fullest, and had physical , mental and spiritual strength during her entire life and throughout her illness unmatched which was the direct result of who she was, her own life experiences, and most importantly her strong and unwavering faith in god. Mom taught family, friends and all who met her how to live a happy and meaningful life not only in what she said, but in her actions. She was an advocate for special needs children, she volunteered for the sick and needy, she carried her family through good times and bad and she did it with grace and humility. She could laugh in good times and bad and had a knack for bringing out the very best in everyone she met. Family and friends had watched mom fighting for her life for over 4 (four) years and she continued to show her strength, compassion , and spirit to others. I watched time and time again the gruelling regimen of chemotherapy treatment and she would always set the bar higher with her positive attitude and undeterred compassion for others. She would go to her treatment appointments which would be never ending and physically demanding ,without complaint, pity or any sign of anger - She truly believed in a higher being - GOD, and a better place - HEAVEN. Mom would watch other people she would not know (but over time undoubtedly become a good friend) undergoing chemotherapy and comment on how she felt so sad for others , even people she didn t know, despite her own prognosis and hardships. Mom s spirit was strong to the very end. Cancer did not take our mother - our saviour did. But she was given god s grace to choose the time , the place, and when Vi was sure her work on earth was complete and she knew she had set her family on the right path as only she could do. She died with family at her side - She knew we were all there - and she was ready to let go and be taken. I watched her final moments on earth (with my dear sister Colleen and her husband Blair) , and felt I her spirit leave to a better place. Mom is in heaven now with her husband Murray Roberts out stretched arms and her special son Michael who was patient to have his dear mother by his side. Mom , You taught your family, and all those who knew you , what was important in life. We will see you in heaven. Your memories will be remembered always. God Bless you mom. Thank you to my dear wife Louise and our three sons for whom I am especially proud of who, and who gave myself and my mother unconditional love and support. Doug, Louise, Luc, Robert, Marc. - Posted by: Doug Grant (son) on: Feb 12, 2016

• I have many fond memories of Vi, not only as a colleague in our workplace, but also as a friend. I was most fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn to know and appreciate Vi and her family through our common workplace. My thoughts are with you as a family as you prepare to say a final goodbye to a dear mother and a true friend. - Posted by: Henry Wiebe () on: Feb 11, 2016