Obituary of Barry Grant

Barry T. Grant With his family by his side, Barry passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, after a long battle with esophagus cancer. Survived by his loving wife Gayle (Nurse Betty), adoring sons Britt, Tucker, daughter Morgan and his faithful pet Bacardi. Barry attended Upper Canada College, then Huron University College and got his law degree at Osgood Hall. He first practiced with White Bristol Beck, then Stapells and Sewell and finally, Blaney, McMurty LLP with his devoted secretary Olga Chortyk of 19 years, where he became Managing Partner. Barry loved squash and was a member of the Canadian Jester's Club since 1985 and the Chairman for a number of years. Barry was a member of the Kappa Alfa Literary Society, Rosedale Golf Club, The Granite Club, Lake of Bays Sailing Club, Pine Ridge Ski Club and the Cambridge Club. He was an active member of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church where he sat on the Stewardship Committee. Barry was on the Huron College University executive board, as well as the foundation and the co-chair of the capital campaign. He was always full of life and together with Gayle, travelled the world and never let life pass him by. A memorial service will be held at TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH, 230 St. Clair Avenue, Toronto on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. If desired, donations may be made to Huron University College Foundation, 1349 Western Road, London N6G 1H3 or Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (M4V 1R5). Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.