GRANT, Ralph W. Ralph W. Grant, 88, formerly of Hartford, beloved husband of the late Margaret (Fanning) "Peggy" Grant, died Saturday (February 13, 2010). He was born in Waterbury, son of the late John and Hannah (Maroney) Grant and had lived in Hartford for many years. Prior to his retirement, Ralph worked for The Connecticut Natural Gas Co. for 37 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, Past Commander and a life member of VFW Hannon Hatch Post, # 9929 West Hartford, and a member of CNG Quarter Century Club. Ralph was an avid golfer and a Boston Red Sox Fan. He and his family enjoyed summers at Pt. of Woods. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy W. and Karen Grant, William D. and Lisa Grant all of Simsbury, and Thomas M. and Heather Grant of Wethersfield; a daughter, Patricia Ann Tozzoli and her husband, Robert, of East Hartford; eight grandchildren, Jillian, Amanda, Brenna, Heather, Sarah, Justin, Kaylee and Garret; two great-grandchildren, Megan and Morgan; a sister-in-law, Josephine Grant of West Hartford; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Thomas and Francis Grant. The funeral will be Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:45 a.m., from The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m., in St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, 494 New Britain Ave., Hartford. Burial with full military honors will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, February 16, 4-8 p.m., at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home. Contributions in his memory may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 279 New Britain Ave., Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.