Grant Guilbeault....Gone Too Soon
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My best friend, husband, and life partner Grant Guilbeault, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday June 17, 2019 in Dana Point Harbor. His paddle board was found floating in Slip #17 with his body still attached to his leash. I was never given the chance to say goodbye to him. His body was taken to the coroner's office and I was left shell shocked wondering how this tragedy happened. To say this loss is untimely and unexpected is an understatement in the gravest form. Grant was only 55 years old when he suffered a massive stroke, which resulted in his drowning.
Grant's love of the Ocean was the catalyst in fulfilling our dream of living near the ocean. After settling into our new residence in Laguna Niguel; within two weeks, our dreams were abruptly cut short. In an instant, I became a widow and my life was forever changed.
Grant was the sole income provider in our household. I now find myself without a steady stream of income, no current job, no life insurance policy to fall back on, animals to care for, and a mounting pile of expenses since his death.
I never thought I'd be in such a precarious situation....who does? In my efforts to honor Grant and give him a memorial worth of his legacy, costs have far exceeded what I could have anticipated. Though not expected, any assistance, is humbly and greatly appreciated. Death is a sobering experience and the grieving process is messy and ugly for those left behind. Though the challenges associated with Grant's passing have been emotionally, mentally and physically taxing, I've managed to cope with this devastating loss to the best of my abilities. It has been a difficult and tumultuous journey as I go through the process of finding myself again.
My saving grace has been the outpouring of love and support from so many people, both friends and complete strangers. I would have crumbled and possibly wanted to die myself, if not for the unwavering support and comfort from friends and family. The support has been extraordinary....most notably from work colleagues. Grant Guilbeault has been described as a man of integrity, a visionary and a role model. I would be remiss if I didn't include his wicked sense of humor. He was the funniest man I have ever known. Period. He never took himself too seriously and always had me in stitches. There was never a day that went by where he didn't crack a joke and have me doubled over from laughing. He was also the epitome of a true leader. He sought to help and empower people succeed by sharing his knowledge and expertise. This is a testament to the man he was and the legacy he leaves behind. Each and every narrative I've heard makes me love him even more, which I didn't think was even possible. These wonderful stories about Grant's impact on those he knew, keeps his beautiful spirit alive in our hearts and our memories. Thank you again for all the love and support.
Grant's love of the Ocean was the catalyst in fulfilling our dream of living near the ocean. After settling into our new residence in Laguna Niguel; within two weeks, our dreams were abruptly cut short. In an instant, I became a widow and my life was forever changed.
Grant was the sole income provider in our household. I now find myself without a steady stream of income, no current job, no life insurance policy to fall back on, animals to care for, and a mounting pile of expenses since his death.
I never thought I'd be in such a precarious situation....who does? In my efforts to honor Grant and give him a memorial worth of his legacy, costs have far exceeded what I could have anticipated. Though not expected, any assistance, is humbly and greatly appreciated. Death is a sobering experience and the grieving process is messy and ugly for those left behind. Though the challenges associated with Grant's passing have been emotionally, mentally and physically taxing, I've managed to cope with this devastating loss to the best of my abilities. It has been a difficult and tumultuous journey as I go through the process of finding myself again.
My saving grace has been the outpouring of love and support from so many people, both friends and complete strangers. I would have crumbled and possibly wanted to die myself, if not for the unwavering support and comfort from friends and family. The support has been extraordinary....most notably from work colleagues. Grant Guilbeault has been described as a man of integrity, a visionary and a role model. I would be remiss if I didn't include his wicked sense of humor. He was the funniest man I have ever known. Period. He never took himself too seriously and always had me in stitches. There was never a day that went by where he didn't crack a joke and have me doubled over from laughing. He was also the epitome of a true leader. He sought to help and empower people succeed by sharing his knowledge and expertise. This is a testament to the man he was and the legacy he leaves behind. Each and every narrative I've heard makes me love him even more, which I didn't think was even possible. These wonderful stories about Grant's impact on those he knew, keeps his beautiful spirit alive in our hearts and our memories. Thank you again for all the love and support.
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Dayna Guilbeault
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Laguna Niguel, CA