![]() He was posted at CFB Esquimalt, CFB Comox, CFB Edmonton, CFB Shearwater (3 postings), CFB Chatham, CFB Montreal, and retired as a Master Warrant Officer at CFB Greenwood. For almost 30-years Al proudly served his country, living across Canada and travelling all over the world. He spoke very highly of his home town, his wonderful childhood memories, and his family and friends from Lawn.Īfter high school, Al received his teaching certificate from Prince of Wales College and taught school briefly in Angels Cove on the Cape Shore before kicking off his career in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Avionics trade. ![]() He loved to spend time with his ten brothers, Mike (Mary), Joe (Millie), his Irish twin-Gary (Dorothy), John (Helen), Mario (Maureen), Charles, Noel (Melita), Cyril (Dorothy), Jim (Shirley) & Danny (Lisa) six sisters, Emily (Glen), Ursula (Gary), Anne (John), Kay (Terry), Rose-predeceased (Greg) & Mary (George) and with his lifetime best pal, Phonse Manning. Alfred ( Doll, Alf or Al) was the third child of seventeen (317), born to his late parents, Alfred Grant of Lawn and Annie (Ryan) Grant of Red Island, Nfld.Īl had a warm and engaging personality and he was a dedicated son and loving brother who wholeheartedly enjoyed being a part of a big Scottish/Irish family. Alfred Joseph Mario Grant was born down by the sea on October 3, 1946, in the Burin Cottage Hospital and he grew up in Lawn, Nfld. We walk with you.It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband and father, on Februat his home in Lakeville, surrounded by the love of his family after he courageously fought a long battle with cancer. "It's not the years we had but the memories we made in the ones we lived."įuneral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. Wayne will be forever missed for all his love he gave his family, his beautiful smile, his ability to laugh and enjoy every moment of life. ![]() He had car mats, t-shirts, hats, flags, cups and anything you could get boasting his favorite team. But maybe he loved his Toronto Maple Leaf's the most. He loved to advertise he was a Canadian as well as a proud Newfoundlander. Paddy's Day, Canada Day, Birthdays, Christmas, New Year's he was all in. ![]() He was known to celebrate every holiday with his family to the fullest. He was a person you met once and then he was your friend. He had many brothers across the island who were honored to call him a friend. He was an active Mason and Shriner member. Wayne was a true Toronto Maple Leaf fan, always believing in them and was known to say they'll get the cup next year. Most important of all he got to see his 2 grandchildren more and make beautiful memories with them. He loved the golfing, sunshine and spending time socializing with all his new friends. They spent every winter they could there. He retired 9 years ago, sold his electrical business that he worked hard and long hours to make successful. They bought their retirement home in Florida 12 years ago. He may have not got all the years they wanted but he made the ones he had count. Wayne and Daphne enjoyed their retirement to the fullest. In keeping with Wayne's wishes cremation has taken place.Ī celebration of Wayne's life will be held on Tuesday, at 2PM at Serenity Funeral home Chapel, Burin.Ī private family Inurnment will follow after the service. Wayne was predeceased by his father Thomas Dodge mother Caroline Martin father-in-law Eric Bennett and stepbrothers John, Aubrey, and Cyril Dodge. Plus a large circle of other family and friends. Leaving to mourn with special memories wife Daphne of 49 years sons Tommy (Heather) and Tim (Selena) his precious grandchildren Kennedie and Quade mother-in-law Susie Bennett sisters-in-law Sheila, Lillian and Pauline Dodge also Gordie (Maxine) Abbott. It is with broken hearts and many precious memories that the family of the late Wayne Dodge announce his passing at his "Happy Place" at his residence in Largo, Florida.
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