William Grant Beasley
elevated frneb Funeral Service
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated frneb Obituary
The family announces with sorrow the passing of William Grant Beasley on February 13, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Muriel. Loving father of Daniel, Kevin (predeceased) Diane and Keith (son in law). Cherished Grand Dad to Hayden and Alex.
elevated frneb Grant was a beloved family man, active member of his Catholic Church, skilled bridge player and enthusiastic golfer. A graduate of Loyola College, Grant was a Chartered Accountant and a partner with first Clarkson & Gordon and later Ernst & Young in Thunder Bay and Toronto.
elevated frneb As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations to Lakeridge Health Foundation and / or Holy Family Parish, Whitby would be greatly appreciated by the family.
“I was deeply saddened about the loss of Uncle Grant. He was a great man and will be missed. I hope that all of the good memories you have will help you through these tough days. Uncle Grant was always someone to look up to and there if you needed him. We will always have fond memories of him. Stephen and Sylvia”
Dear Diane, Please accept our sincere prayers and condolences.
May your father rest in peace. May God continue to bless you and all of his family and loved ones in this life.
Diane and Keith,
We send you our deepest sympathy and ongoing prayers as you grieve and remember. Love and peace Anne and Garth
Dear Muriel and family.
I remember Grant well going back to Thunder Bay CG days and decades later after we moved to Mississauga. I always enjoyed him as a partner and friend.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Lloyd Posno.
Dear Muriel and family
It’s been a long time since we communicated. I often tried to track Grant down but was never able to be sure I had the right person.
I was a new CA when Grant transferred to Thunder Bay on the merger of F.H.Black and Co and Clarkson Gordon in 1967. It was his job to bring the CG skills to the newly merger practice. I worked with him alot until i myself was transferred to Toronto office in 1972. After a 5 year stint in St. John’s , NFLD I returned to Thunder Bay in 1978 and again took up working with Grant as partners this time. I owe my whole career to Grant until he was transferred to Toronto office . Every time I had business in Toronto after that we would make sure we got together for a drink or lunch. The skills he learned working with smaller clients in Thunder Bay led to the creation of a new service in the Toronto/ Mississauga offices labeled— “ the BAG” service— Business Advisory Group. He led that Group until his retirement.
Please accept my condolences on his passing!!!! I know he will be greatly missed .
Grant was the epitome of professionalism – dedicated to his clients, staff and the community – always willing to balance the demands of work and home. He set an example that influenced many of us in our careers. God bless, Grant!