Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
Grant, Anita Antoinette
With great sadness we announce the passing of ANITA ANTOINETTE GRANT on December 30, 2017 at the age of 68 years, with her family and friends at her side, having fought a courageous battle with cancer.
With great sadness we announce the passing of ANITA ANTOINETTE GRANT on December 30, 2017 at the age of 68 years, with her family and friends at her side, having fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Anita is survived by her son Jason (Jennifer) Grant of Christiansburg, Virginia, son Mark (Kristin) Grant of Lethbridge, daughter Christyn (Thomas) Nelis of Lethbridge, sister Marjo (Don) Mars?-Thompson and cousin Marlene (Garth) Iking-Daniel. Anita was the proud Oma (Grandmother) to six amazing grandchildren: Brayden and MacKenzie Grant, Julianna and Evan Grant, and Gavin and Madison Nelis.
She is predeceased by her mother Antoinette Mars?, father Henri (Harris) Mars? and sister Yvonne Brown.
Anita was born in Arnhem, Netherlands and immigrated with her parents to Canada when she was two years old. Anita was a passionate teacher and educator for 35 years in Lethbridge before retiring in June 2014.
Anita had an incredible zest for life and her positive attitude to "live life to the fullest" resonated with everyone she knew. She loved travelling and the outdoors including camping, waterskiing and snow skiing. Later in her life, Anita loved to spend time tending to the beautiful flower gardens with Lynn Wells in Willard Lake, Ontario.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Center at https://albertacancer.ca/donate/cancer-centres.
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Sincere condolences to all who loved this special woman. She was a favorite teacher to my children who were lucky enough to be in her classroom. Fond memories of them decorating gingerbread houses in grade 4. Rest In Peace 'Mrs. Grant'.
Marjo; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We hope yoir heart is filled with loving memories that will comfort you. Sincerely Lawrie & Brenda
I remember Anita as being my favourite teacher, We were her very first class that she taught when she started at Winston Churchill High and I often remember back to the amazing times we had with her. My deepest condolences to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. We got to know Anita many years ago when both our children were lucky to have her for their grade 4 teacher. They had such an amazing year with her. Anita was one of the most positive people I know and had a joy for life matched by none. She will be missed.
We are so sorry for your profound loss. We had the pleasure of spending a bit of time camping with "Auntie Anita" where we got to experience first hand her "zest for life", her kindness and her sense of humour. We wish Peace for your families.
So sorry to hear of Anita's passing, she will be missed. Sincerely, Peggy Nakama & family
Mark and Family - we were so very sorry to hear about your mom. Our deepest condolences to you all.
What a lovely lady, wonderful mother & grandmother, inspiring teacher and cherished friend. A positive, kind sparkle which brightened our lives. Jason, Mark & Christy you are a wonderful legacy your mother left in the world she will never be forgotten. All our love
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Grant and Nelis families, so sad to hear of the loss of your mother.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anita. You will be reunited with her again right here on the brand new Paradise Earth under Jesus Christ Kingdom rule that he taught his followers to pray to come in the Lord's Prayer no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Acts 24:15; Psalms 37: 10,11; Revelation 21:1-4.