Obituary of Grant Garneau

Grant Smyth Garneau passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, at White Rapids Manor, Fredericton Junction, NB on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Born on May 22, 1939 in Gould Station, QC, he was the son of Evelyn (Smyth) Garneau and the late Jack Garneau. In addition to his mother, Grant will be sadly missed by his wife of 50 years, Lois H. Garneau; his son, Peter Garneau (Mary Beth) of Ottawa, ON; daughter, Penny Fawcett (Bruce) of Moncton, NB; five grandchildren, Andrew, Cara and Kaitlyn Garneau, Daniel and Emily Fawcett; brother, Jack Garneau (Lois) of Sawyerville, QC. Grant was a graduate of Bishops University (BA MA) and University of New Brunswick (LLB). After serving as a school teacher and as manager of his father’s lumber yard, Grant served as Crown Prosecutor and as a tenured Associate Professor at UNB Law School. He later served in the Provincial Civil Service as Chief Coroner and Chief Sherriff, as Solicitor General in the Department of Justice and as Associate Deputy Solicitor General. He argued many cases before the Supreme Court of Canada and in retirement was appointed Chair of the New Brunswick Police Commission. He served in the Canadian Army Militia for 12 years, achieving the rank of Captain and was awarded the Canadian Armed Forces Decoration (CD). He served on countless boards and committees and was the author of many peer – reviewed articles on legal issues. As part of his MA degree, Grant’s thesis, The Royal Rifles of Canada in Hong Kong was published by the H. K. Association. Grant had a deep love and affection for his family and especially enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren at the family cottage at Lake George. He loved music, enjoyed playing guitar and was a member of the Bluegrass Association. He spent many hours working with his hands, as an avid woodworker, carefully crafting beautiful gifts for his wife and children. His generous and kind spirit grew out of his lifelong Christian faith. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Main Street, Nashwaaksis at 2:30 pm with Canon Bill MacMullin officiating. In Grant’s memory, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society, White Rapids Manor – Mini Bus Fund or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com