Raymond J. Grant, 82, a 55 year resident of Seekonk, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Miriam Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Litterer) Grant for 60 years. Born in …
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Raymond J. Grant, 82, a 55 year resident of Seekonk, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Miriam Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Litterer) Grant for 60 years. Born in Oswego, N.Y., he was the son of the late Raymond A. Grant and Monica M. (Schickling) Grant.
Mr. Grant was a graduate of Johnson & Wales University where he earned his business degree. He worked as a Manager of Cumberland Farms and with the Home Depot as a salesman until his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1959. He was a Communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, treasurer of the Star Twirlers Square Dance Club and Cub Scout Master of Pack 2 in Seekonk.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his eight loving children: Raymond C. Grant and his wife Robin of Seekonk, Terence P. Grant and his wife Juli of Rehoboth, Kevin J. Grant and his wife Maryanne of Bristol, Colleen E. Scialo and her husband Robert of Rehoboth, Christopher P. Grant and his wife Bonnie of Riverside, Timothy L. Grant (WPD) and his wife Gina of Seekonk, Kyle P. Grant and his wife Kristie of Riverside and Ryan P. Grant and his wife Tiffany of East Providence. He was the cherished grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Monica McCra and her husband Donald of Pawtucket. He also leaves his loving cat "Lucky."
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Seekonk Cemetery. Relatives & friends are invited and may call on Monday, May 14, from 5-8 p.m. in J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home, 210 Taunton Ave., East Providence. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105 will be appreciated. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com.