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WILFRED ERIC GRATTON
Born: Jan 09, 1919
Date of Passing: Oct 26, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILFRED ERIC GRATTON Wilfred Eric Gratton, 95, of Winnipeg, died on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Eric was born on January 9, 1919 in Nottingham, England and was a long-time member of Bird's Hill United Church where he sang in the choir. Eric served in the RAF from 1939 to 1945 and immigrated to Canada in 1947 upon the conclusion of the war. He worked in Montreal at Barrett's until moving to Winnipeg in 1957 to work for Canadian Gypsum, a job he maintained until his retirement. He served in multiple leadership roles in the Boy Scouts throughout his lifetime and he relished the outdoors as he participated in camping and canoeing activities. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Bell Gratton; a daughter Joan Seal and husband David; two sons, John Gratton and wife Peggy, and Richard Gratton and wife Angie; five grandchildren, Kevin Seal, Karen Seal Andrews, Alicia Gratton Woods, Brian Gratton, and Michael Gratton; and nine great-grand-children. A memorial service in remembrance of Wilfred Eric Gratton will be announced at a later date. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2014
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Our deepest sympathy to the Gratton families. Eric was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Konstantopoulos Family (Cousins to Angie&Rick Gratton) on: Nov 03, 2014
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My condolences to Mrs Gratton and all the family. Eric was a great Scout leader and fun to work with on all our Scout outings and campfires. - Posted by: Michael Harrison (Friend. ex Scout Leader 65th Winnipeg) on: Nov 01, 2014