Norma Rose Grant

GRANT, Norma Rose…..Peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at University Hospital, London, Norma Rose (Land) Grant of London in her 87th year. Survived by her husband Albert (Bud) after 65 years of happy marriage. One daughter Pamela and her mate Duncan Ramey and his three children Adam, Tara and Alicia. Dear sister of Stuart Land and his wife Blanche of Victoria. Dear aunt of Janet and John Land and his wife Diane all of Victoria, Linda Tunks and her husband Charlie of London, Douglas and Gary Grant of London and Peter Grant of Halifax. Norma was involved in lawn bowling for more than 25 years as a player and official. A long time member of Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club, she represented Ontario at the Canadian Chapionships many times and was successful in wining gold and silver medals. After retiring from the University of Western Ontario she took up golf to enjoy with her friends. Her hobby was china painting and she produced many artistic pieces. Norma and her husband spent 18 wonderful winters in Arizona and made many good friends while enjoying golf and playing bridge.
A special thank you to the staff of Four Counties Hospital in Newbury, Ontario for their care and concern. Also the staff at University Hospital in London for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m. The Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London at 3:00 pm Friday, August 21, 2009. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3 or to Charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at www.amgfh.com