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The Office of Indigenous Initiatives, University of Toronto planted 3 trees in memory of Grafton Antone
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Emmanuel College planted 3 trees in memory of Grafton Antone
Friday, May 26, 2023
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Walpole Island United Church planted 5 trees in memory of Grafton Antone
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Pastor, Wayne Jacobs posted a condolence
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Reverend Wayne Jacobs, and family & Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist church. Send their condolences to the Grafton family's our prayers and thoughts are with each of you and you’re always hold dear to our hearts.
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Norm Middaugh posted a condolence
Saturday, May 27, 2023
I knew Grafton when we both went to Central and then at Western when we took an economics class together.
What a 'gentle' man! I remember him telling me that he wanted to pursue a career in Theology so he could work closely with his community. Our paths only crossed briefly but I remember him vividly.
My condolences to his family.
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Shirley Cobban posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
I well remember Grafton when I was a member of London Presbytery. He wa soft spoken, kind and gentle. It was a pleasure to have known him. Blessings to his family. Shirley Cobban South Caradoc
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Norma Clare posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. Many years ago, Grafton and I worked together in London Conference of the United Church of Canada. He was a dedicated delegate and a true gentleman. My caring thoughts are with you at this time.
Norma Clare
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Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Nia:wen Grafton for your kindness, guidance and humour. It was an honour learning from you for the past 25 years, in which I cannot express the impact you have had on me personally and professionally. My sincere condolences to Eileen and your family. You will be greatly missed.
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Brenda Simpson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Dear Eileen and family,
I am sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you. Grafton was a beautiful welcoming presence wherever I met him, strong in his purpose, yet kind and forgiving. He modelled the best of humanity.
Your sister in Spirit,
Brenda Simpson
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Lila Pine lit a candle
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Grafton invited me in to my very first circle. I came prepared with pen and paper. Grafton laughed and asked what I was doing. Taking notes, I said proudly. I don't want to forget anything. He laughed. If you are meant to remember, you won't forget, he said. I am forever grateful to Grafton and Eileen for their teachings. May you soar with the Eagles Grafton. I am deeply sorry for you loss Eileen. Love, Lila
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Lila Pine planted a tree in memory of Grafton Antone
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Jamaias DaCosta posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Yaw^kowa to Grafton for his gentle spirit and kind energy. I am so grateful to have been a student of his, and to have had the privilege of learning Onyota'aka from him. He was always patient, and his presence had a calming effect in any room. Deepest condolences to Eileen, Dawn, Jocelyn and the entire Antone family. O:nen ki wahi Grafton.
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Thérèse Samuel posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Grafton leaves an indellible mark on the United Church and innumerable individuals, including me. We are all richer for it. I give thanks for Grafton and a life and ministry lived with integrity, persistence and faithfulness. And I pray for the Spirit’s comfort and peace to wrap Eileen and all their family with a blanket of love.
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Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Dear Eileen and family: I am currently in the U.S. and will not be home in time to attend Grafton’s Celebration of Life. I was blessed by his leadership and his ability to offer images that captured the truth and deepened my understanding of it. May Creator be with you and comfort you. Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa
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Richard Myers posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Grafton and Eileen have been valued members of the Indigenous Advisory Circle for the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre for over a decade. We have always appreciated Grafton's wisdom, kindness and good humour. Thank you for supporting so many students over the years. We truly appreciate it!
Richard Myers, Principal, United College
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Zainab Amadahy posted a condolence
Monday, May 22, 2023
Grafton and Eileen have had a significant impact on me and my two sons. It was an honor to sing with them in Wahahi:io, a Toronto -based water drum group. My boys and I took in stories, languages, and the teachings of songs and dances. Simply by being his authentic self, Grafton was a role model on how to behave with dignity, honour and respect. I imagine he must have lived through some difficult times but we never heard a single victim story. He always exemplified kindness to all and hope for the future. We will miss him but we will also always remember and celebrate the influence he had on us and our community. We are better people for knowing him.
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Maggie Dieter posted a condolence
Monday, May 22, 2023
Grafton was a valued part of the beloved Francis Sandy Theological Center community. When I began studies there in the late 1990's he has on the Board of Directors and would participate regularly in the learning circle. Grafton was an encourager and knowledge sharer. His humour was healing and an inspiration. Thanks be to Creator for the gift of his life. My condolences to family and community.
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Jenny Stephens posted a condolence
Monday, May 22, 2023
Eileen, I am so sorry to hear of Grafton’s death. You were so good together, supporting one another in amazing leadership and bridge building, as well as raising a family. My prayers for strength to face the future and courage to live in the pain of the present are with you. You are surrounded with love. With deep care and respect, Rev. Jenny Stephens.
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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Shane O'Dowd Rutherford posted a condolence
Monday, May 22, 2023
Q: What will you never forget about Grafton?
A: Your kindness and wisdom that you shared with me and other students will stay in my heart forever.
Bless you and your family.
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Keren Rice posted a condolence
Monday, May 22, 2023
I got to know Grafton when he was an Elder and Knowledge Keeper at First Nations House of the University of Toronto and, as director of what is now Indigenous Studies, I hired him to teach a course on the Oneida language. What a fortunate hiring that turned out to be! It was unlike any language class I had ever experienced, focusing more on culture than on language and this taught me that language is really all encompassing.
Here is what I admired most about Grafton, in no particular order: his wisdom, his sense of humour, his love for his family, his care for his students, his ability to deal with difficult situations, his love of his language and all that language represented to him. He chose a difficult path, and made a real difference in the lives of many people.
Eileen, my heart goes out to you and your family.
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Monica McKay posted a condolence
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Hagwil yeen, Hagwil yeen hlaa hagwin akhlgwin ahl gageekskwhl ganii ye'et gum' ganhl gan niits'iits gum'
Hagwil yeen, Hagwil yeen Grafton.
Walk stately, walk stately in the time honored tradition of our grandfather's and grandmother's, walk stately, walk stately Grafton into the spirit world.
I am also sending my heartfelt condolences, love and light to Eileen, their daughters, grandchildren, great granchild, their whole family. Grafton worked at TMU in a part time capacity as our Traditional Counselor and assisted us in creating a place of belonging and care for our community and students. He was generous in sharing their knowledge, always ready with a story and his humor..and his laughter. He was one of my teachers and I so appreciate the gifts he shared with me, with our students and staff. He and Eileen were also part of the grandmothers and grandfathers circle I created to support our work early on in our development. They together modelled Traditional leadership.. working for the people.♥️
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Wanda Taylor posted a condolence
Sunday, May 21, 2023
My deepest condolences for your loss. I was so very honoured to meet Grafton through music. His love for his family, his community and music shone through and what a wonderful family you are. Thank-you for your smile. Thank-you for your words of wisdom. Thank-you for creating such a lovely family. We will all miss you but your teachings and love will be carried on forever. Keep picking and grinning my friend. Until we meet again.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Grafton Antone
Sunday, May 21, 2023
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Charlene Burns posted a condolence
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Grafton was a dear friend to Russel & I. Never will forget cruising the streets of Toronto with he and Eileen in their cool PT Cruiser. Love and Prayers from the Burns Family in Alberta.
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