Darryl Grant, 87, of Massena formerly of Hannawa Falls

MASSENA – Darryl Grant, 87, of Massena and formerly of Hannawa Falls, passed away on Friday, May 19th, 2023, at Massena Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at the Massena AmVets Post #4 located on Andrews Street in Massena, NY.

He is survived by his wife of over 67 years, Laura, a son Brian (Sue) Grant of South Colton daughters Denise (Larry) Paige of Massena, Lisa Grant-Todd of Hannawa Falls, and Michelle Grant of Sanford, FL; brother in laws Francis Valade of Louisville and Lawrence Valade of Port Leyden; grandchildren Erica and John Gagne, Ashley Batton, Jeremy Paige, Andrew and Bridget Grant, and nine great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a grandson Darryl Paige, his sister Dawn Pirsuk and a son-in-law Scott Todd.

Darryl was born on March 5, 1936 in Watertown, NY to the late Harry and Vina (Empy) Grant. He attended school in Madrid, NY. He married Laura Valade on September 3rd, 1955 at St. Lawrence Church in Louisville.

Mr. Grant worked as a skilled tradesman for General Motors in Massena for over thirty years and was the owner and operator of Dumas Bar and Restaurant in Childwold for ten years. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, and being at hunting camp in South Colton, the “Nameless Mountain Club”.

Memorial contributions in Darryl’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter at 5015 Campuswood Drive Suite 102 East Syracuse, NY 13057. Condolences, prayers, and fond memories may be shared with the family of Mr. Darryl Grant at www.GarnerFH.com.