It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Grant Carter MacKay of Red Deer, Alberta, after living his life independently, right to the end of his cancer battle, at the Red Deer Hospice on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the age of 79 years. Grant was born on April 11, 1941 in Galahad, Alberta. He was raised in Alliance, Alberta; and his youth highlights were farming with his dad and becoming the Captain of the High School Basketball Team. He left the world of farming at twenty years of age, to head to the big City of Red Deer. He began his working life at The Bay. He met his wife, Bea and raised together they raised their family. Grant was one of The Bay’s Canada-wide longest serving employees at forty two years. Grant went from Shoe Department Salesman to Operations Supervisor, with many roles in between. Upon retirement, he became heavily involved in The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 35, as a member of the Executive, and first Vice President. This led to Grant’s proudest moments; representing the Legion as Master of Ceremonies for November 11 Ceremonies, at Red Deer Area 2010 – 2013. He was also the Reviewing Officer for the Penhold 2012 Air Cadet Graduating Class. Grant took enormous pride in helping others and having a good laugh along the way. Grant will be lovingly remembered by his son, Steve (Pam) MacKay of Red Deer, Alberta and his grandchildren, Jennifer of Airdie, Alberta and Nick of Red Deer. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters, Shirley (Murray) Hesje of Victoria, British Columbia, Aneve (Dale) Lyons of Calgary, Alberta and Bonnie (Byron) Sobey of Edmonton, Alberta and his brother, Stan MacKay of Calgary, Alberta; as well as numerous family members and dear friends. He will be especially missed by his special friend, Darlene Migill of Red Deer, Alberta. Grant was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice MacKay and his parents, Jack and Margie MacKay. No Public Funeral will be held. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Grant’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society at www.reddeerhospice.com. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.