Obituary of Rita Madeline Grant

Born Oct 1 1925 in Snug Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia One of four children MADIE was a Bluenose ! She then moved with her family to New Westminster where she later met and married James Grant together they raised four sons Gary, Wayne, David and Rick. Madie and Jim later moved to Maple Ridge for their retirement years. Her husband JAMES and her sister HELEN predeceased Madie. She is survived by her brother REG and sister PAT. Family was always a big part of life with family reunions going back decades, watching grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up. Madie loved it all she was always healthy and could walk forever, loved the outdoors , the ocean , chain lake , the cabin , the boat and her last love her dog FLUFF. She loved to bowl and was still playing on a team in Port Coquitlam. She was a member of TOPS in Port Moody and enjoyed sailing on one of her sons boat. Grandchildren KIM, TODD, KAYLA, JAMIE, JOCELYN, RAY and JESSICA in-laws FRAN and PETER and all the grandchildren kept her young and active. She passed away unexpectedly two days prior to her 85 Birthday in her home. Service will be held Oct 16 at 11:00 AM at Garden Hill Funeral Home 11765 – 224th St. Maple Ridge