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Donald Grant Obituary

Grant, Donald S.
May 18, 1935 - Dec. 15, 2015
Donald S. Grant, 80, of Venice, FL, formerly of Bell Mead, NJ, died on Dec. 15, 2015.
Don was Chief Financial Officer at Education Testing Service in Princeton, NJ for many years, retiring in 1997. He and his wife enjoyed travelling to Australia, South America, and Europe, to name a few. Don loved playing golf.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lois Grant, of Venice, FL; daughter Carol (Brad) Newcomb of Hazlet, NJ; son David (Anne) Grant of Venice, FL; and grandchildren Jennifer Lee, M.D. of Albany, NY, Chelsea Gray of Newark, DE, and Phillip Grant of Venice, FL.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2 PM at Christ United Methodist Church in Venice.
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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2015.

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January 2, 2016

Dear Lois,
We were so saddened to read of Don's passing. He was blessed with a wonderful singing voice, and a good sense of humor. Most importantly, he had a deep love of the Lord. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Keeping you in our prayers,
Gary and Dottie

Richard &Mary Jo Moro

December 30, 2015

Lois. So sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was a great gentleman who loved his wife and proud of his family. Don, RIP.

Bobbie Allen

December 25, 2015

I know Don's light was always
bright for our Lord and Savior
which he praised. Those who knew
Don are sure he is singing with
the heavenly choir and praising
his King. Don will be missed May God give you comfort and peace at this time.
Your sister in Christ, Bobbie

December 25, 2015

Dear Lois, ,we were so sorry to read of Donald'passing. Tom played golf with him occasionally, & I remember him singing for the women's golf league Christmas party.
We send our condolences to you & your family.
Sincerely, Marge & Tom Farrell

Toni Larobina

December 23, 2015

My sympathy on the death of Don. May God give the Grant family strength and peace during this arduous time. God Bless!

Toni Larobina, New Brunswick NJ
Montgomery Evangelical Free Church

Keith & Melissa Arnesen

December 23, 2015

How sad we were to hear the news about Don. Yet for him, it is a Homegoing. There is great comfort in knowing he is now singing praises in Jesus's presence! We will always be thankful for our years together at MEFC and look forward to an incredible reunion day in Heaven! We will be praying for you, Lois, and your beautiful family. With much love!

December 23, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Don was a great Barber shopper. A great guy!

Wayne and Bernadette Hart

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