Munro WilliamMUNRO, OC, William Grant Paterson  - Grant Munro was a man of many talents - film animator, documentary filmmaker, artist, jewellery designer, dancer and raconteur extraordinaire.

Born in Winnipeg, on April 25, 1923, Grant died in Montreal on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 94.

Growing up in Winnipeg, Grant attended Gordon Bell High School and the Winnipeg School of Art. He then studied at the Ontario College of Art, following which he was offered a position by Norman McLaren at the National Film Board. As actor and editor, he teamed up with McLaren on productions such as Two Bagatelles and the Oscar winning Neighbours in 1952.

While Grant lived and worked in Montreal most of his life, he also lived abroad.

In Mexico he painted and studied silverwork.

He spent time in Cuba re-organizing the animation department of the Cuban Film Agency.

And in London, England, he worked for TV Cartoons as an animation director, returning to the National Film Board until his retirement in 1988.

Among some of the movies he directed and produced were Toys, Tour en L'Air and Boo Hoo. During his long film career, Grant shared his talents and knowledge widely such as serving as a jury member for the International Animation Festival and creating film loops for young children with disabilities. For Grant's innovative contributions in the fields of animation and filmmaking throughout his 45 year career, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, conferred an honorary doctorate from Concordia University and honoured with a tribute at MoMA in New York where a retrospective of his films, Cut-Up, was shown.

Grant was predeceased by his parents, Dr. William E. Munro and Helen (Botting) Munro, his brother, Brian Munro, brother-in-law, Frank McMillan, sister-in-law, Olga Munro and niece, Leslie Munro. He is survived by his sister, Gail McMillan and her children, Barbara, Susan, Catherine and John; Brian's children, David, Ian, Mark, Christopher and Robin and cousins, Bettie Moulden, Dwight (Karen) Botting and Harvey (Bev) Botting.

One of his many friends captured him in this comment, "Witty and wicked, kind and modest - Grant is a treasured friend. He is also a rare talent!".

He was loved by many. Thanks to Luc Gauthier, Sandra Clementson, Leonard Goodman and Terre Nash who were a wonderful support to Grant over the past few years. Also, thanks to the staff at Chateau Westmount for their care giving.

A celebration of Grant will be held in the Spring. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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