HOPEWELL – James Donald Grant, 81, Hopewell, passed away peacefully, with his loving wife by his side, January 12, 2017, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Caribou River, he was a son of the late John William and Dorothy (Daley) Grant. James was a member of St. Columba United Church, Hopewell. Prior to retirement as a Pipefitter from the former Scott Paper, Abercrombie Point, after 25 years of service, he was employed with the Halifax Shipyard. Surviving are his wife, Carol (Dauphinee), Hopewell; daughters, Debbie (Tommy) MacDonald, Westville; Krista (Brad) Cameron, Stellarton; sons, Donald, Morse, Sask.; Stephen (Cathy), Hopewell; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret (Peg) Holmes, River John; brothers, Ira, and Roy, Three Brooks; Edgar, Caribou River; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, James was predeceased by brothers, J. William and Roddy Allen. In honoring James’s wishes, a celebration of his life will be held privately. Donations in James memory may be made to any charity of choice. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of James Donald Grant, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.