Robert T. Grant of Marion passed away on May 8, 2012 in Bourne, Massachusetts. He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on January 24, 1930 to Edward Grant and Margaret V. (Conlon) Grant of Cambridge.
Bob was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School where he played goalie on the hockey team. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He went through basic training and mountain training in Hawaii and was assigned to an armored division in Kentucky. He was proud of his military service and served for over thirty years in the Army Reserve before retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel.
After graduating from Northeastern University he taught for a few years at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, MA. It was at Silver Lake that he met his wife Doris Taber Grant. They were married in Bridgewater on October 20, 1960.
Bob took a teaching job at Melrose High School and he and Doris moved to Peabody to raise a family. He enjoyed his tenure at Melrose High School where he was head of the Mathematics Department. He dearly loved being the Melrose High School swim coach and put his heart and soul into helping build that program. He was a member of several state championship teams and was inducted into the high school coaches? Hall of Fame.
Kindness and patience were his hallmarks. Stories and jokes were his specialty. His life was one of devotion to his wife, children, and students. He was truly loved by all who knew him and will be missed beyond measure. If he were here today he would put his hand on our shoulder and say, “Keep the faith, the sun will rise tomorrow.”
He is survived by his wife Doris; his children Steven T. Grant, David R. Grant and his wife Kiyomi, and Laurie Grant Hurley and her husband Thomas; and his grandchildren, Katharine Tullis Grant, Ian H. Grant, Kai T. Grant, Mia H. Hurley, and Chloe M. Hurley.
A Funeral Mass will be held held on Monday May 14, 2012 at 10am at the St. Rita’s Church, Marion. Burial with military honors followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett.
Dear Doris,
Since you called last night, I have been immersed in memories. From Silverlake to Melrose where we were upstairs/downstairs neighbors with our first babies and afternoon coffee after school everyday. And, of course the visits to Peabody. I remember best Bob’s good nature and endearing smile.
It is too long a distance for me to drive, so I won’t be coming down, but I’ll be thinking of you, Steven, Davis, and Laurie.
Love,
Sally