Donald Gerald Grant, 93, of Moncton, passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital. Born in Halifax, NS, he was the son of the late Gerald and Ida (Belliveau) Grant.
Prior to his retirement, he had a long teaching career at Harkin’s High in Newcastle, Campbellton High, and Harrison Trimble in Moncton both as a Physical Education and English teacher.
Don Grant was a natural leader and a larger-than-life presence—gregarious, charismatic and a true force in every room he entered.
He wore many hats! A lifelong sports enthusiast as a basketball referee, baseball umpire, coach, and mentor to name a few. He brought the same passion to competition as he did to conversation, always ready with a quick joke and an easy laugh.
Above all, Don was most proud of his family: his wife, his five children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren, who were the greatest joy and legacy of his remarkable 93 years.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Fernande (Belliveau); five children: Paula M. Genereux (Ronald), Donald P., Leslie Anne Arseneau (Charles), Harold B. (Cindy McNeil), and Lisa G. Aller (Mark); 10 grandchildren: Mélanie, Jeffrey, Alicia, Véronic, Jonathan, Alexis, Kristin, Donald Jr., Dion, and Devin; nine great-grandchildren: Burlyn, Damian, Ainsley, Cael, Elias, Elowyn, Boden, Mila, and Nyla; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Thursday February 5 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church, 43 Botsford Street, Moncton on Friday February 6 at 11 am. A reception will follow at the St Jame’s Gate Event Centre, 14 Church Street, Moncton, where anyone interested in an opportunity to share their memories of Don Grant are welcome to do so. "Let’s talk About Don". Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Don, a contribution to Hospice SENB (Albert House) would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com