Michael Stephen Grant, Sr.'s Obituary
Michael Grant Sr. passed away peacefully at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on
January 14, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his family. Michael,
born on May 6, 1941, was the son of Stephen and Emma(White) Grant of Lynn. He was
a graduate of Lynn Classical, class of 1958. Following high school, he joined the Navy
and was stationed in Alaska where he worked as a firefighter. After he returned home,
he soon met and married Cheryl Anderson, also of Lynn. Michael worked at GE
Riverworks as a welder and was proud to earn his associate’s degree from North Shore
Community College while raising his family. Truly a hands-on dad, Michael was
happiest when he was home with his wife and children. He had a knack for planning fun
adventures for his children. Whether it was tobogganing in the Lynn Woods, or
cross-country skiing in the White Mountains, Michael cherished family time most of all.
Following his retirement in 1996, Michael enjoyed golf, playing in such locales as
St. Andrew’s in Scotland and Pebble Beach in California. A history buff, he jumped at
the chance to plan trips with his wife and family and often sought out interesting
attractions during their travels throughout the U.S. and Europe. Particular highlights
included the Swedish genealogical trip he planned with his wife to discover her
ancestral history and a trip with his entire family to Paris and Omaha Beach in
Normandy, France. Michael also cherished annual trips to Disney World and Hilton
Head with his family, where his quiet but certain humor and enthusiasm created
countless memories. Michael also appreciated the simple pleasures in life, such as a
trip to Hampton Beach to grab a lobster roll with his wife or an outing to take his
grandchildren bowling or mini-golfing. A proud and devoted grandfather, Michael was a
constant presence during the many academic milestones and athletic competitions of
his 4 grandchildren. He was also a loving owner to many lucky dogs over his lifetime,
last of whom was his beloved Benji. Michael will be dearly missed by his family.
Michael is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cheryl Grant of Haverhill, his son
Michael Grant Jr. and his wife Katherine of Haverhill, his daughter Kristin Connelly and
her husband Tom of Amesbury. He had 4 grandchildren, Connor and Emily Grant, Ryan
and Rachel Connelly. He is also survived by his sister Charlene Kiley and her husband
Daniel. He is preceded in death by his sister Peggy, and survived by her husband
Nicholas Meninno. Michael is also preceded in death by his brother-in-law Richard
Anderson and is survived by Richard’s wife Sharon. He had many beloved nieces and
nephews.
Arrangements: A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Church in North
Andover at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 20th. There will be no calling hours
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations in
Michael’s name to the MSPCA in Methuen, where he and his wife adopted two of
their dogs.
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