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FREDERICK GEORGE GRANGER
Born: Jun 06, 1927
Date of Passing: Jul 24, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFREDERICK GEORGE GRANGER 1927 - 2018 Frederick George Granger passed away on July 24, 2018 at the Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 91. He was born on June 6, 1927 in Winnipeg and moved to England in 1933, celebrating his sixth birthday aboard a ship en route to England. He was educated in Bromley, Kent, and joined the Canadian army on his eighteenth birthday in June, 1945. He was demobilized to Winnipeg in November, 1947, and attended the University of Manitoba. He married the love of his life, Margaret MacKeen, in April 1951 and was a devoted father to their three children - Ken, David and Kathie. Fred was a salesman for two pharmaceutical companies and Courtesy Coffee in Winnipeg, director of sales and marketing at MacKenzie Seeds in Brandon, director of development at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the sales and marketing manager at Bulman Brothers Printing, Hignell Printing and Universal Printers. Fred had a wide range of interests and talents. He served as the consul honoraire de France à Winnipeg in the 1990s and was awarded the level of Officer in the French l'Ordre National du Mérite in recognition of his service to the French community. He was a Board member and president of Alliance Française du Manitoba, an Officer in the Chaine des Rotisseurs, a member of the Union Nationale Française and of the Royal Military Institute of Manitoba. He served on the Advisory Board of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada and the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Senate. He was a longtime Master of Ceremonies for Choralfest and the Winnipeg Music Festival, and recorded audio books for the CNIB. Fred's hobbies included car rallying, gourmet cooking, travelling, reading, listening to classical, opera and brass band music, and attending military tattoos. He had a keen interest in tall ships, fire engines and model railways, and was an enthusiastic raconteur who loved to regale family and friends with his numerous and frequently humorous stories. Fred was predeceased by his parents, James and Ethel (Burr) Granger, and brother James. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret; children, Kenneth (Shelagh), David (Dale), Kathleen (William) Gordon; grandchildren, Tracy (Tim) and Randy Granger, Patrick (Andrea) and Emma (John) Gordon; great-grandson Max Rozitis and former daughter-in-law Jeanette Granger. Fred's family would like to sincerely thank everyone who cared for him during his time at the Grace Hospital, Charleswood Care Centre and Deer Lodge Centre Tower 6. In keeping with his wishes, no funeral service will be held. Messages of condolence can be forwarded to the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 28, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am not certain I personally met this gentleman, however, he did work for Bulman Brothers for sometime. Just curious here...however, my father the late Richard Paul Bennink also worked at Bulman Brothers Printing establishment on Francis and McDermott for a vast number of years. He worked in the printing department on the 2nd floor and was largely responsible for most machines, i.e. cutter, stitcher, baum folder, etc. My father was also shop steward and from what I understand, Fred Granger, Lloyd Nolan or Jones (Foreman) and my father had many conversations...this was in the late 60's to mid 70's. My deepest condolences, albeit extremely late...R.I.P Sir.. - Posted by: Wayne Bennink (Not related) on: Aug 29, 2023
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Dear Margaret and Family, I was very, very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I came to know Fred through his association with Consular Corps. He was always the perfect gentleman and always had a wonderful story to share. However, the one memory that seems to stand out to me -- is how proud he was of you Margaret and your extraordinary talent with the piano. He just seemed to literally 'light up" whenever he saw you play. Fred with be missed by all who were lucky enough to have met and known him. My sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dwight MacAulay - Posted by: Dwight MacAulay (Friend) on: Jul 29, 2018
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Our sincerest condolences to you Margaret. You and Fred have always been such great supporters of cultural events. He will be missed. Rita and Don - Posted by: Rita and Don Menzies (Friends) on: Jul 29, 2018
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Marian and I got to know Margaret and Fred when I became the Music Director of Sturgeon Creek and commenced a wonderful collaboration and friendship with Margaret as organist. We soon got to know Fred as well and discovered that Fred had grown up in Bromley, Kent where my singing teacher, Andrew Field lived and I also had for some years. Both Fred and Andy had attended the County Grammar School and connected by phone when we were visiting Andy once which was great fun for them and also for those of us listening! As Chair of Choralfest, I was immensely impressed by Fred's insightful and polished performances as MC. Fred and Margaret made a wonderful couple and we are very grateful for the happy hours spent in their company. Fred was a consummate gentleman in every sense of the word and will be missed. - Posted by: Trygve and Marian (Ringereide) (Friends) on: Jul 29, 2018
