GRATTON: Della

GRATTON: Gone to be with the Lord, peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Saturday, January 20, 2007, Della Gratton, age 90, formerly of Grand Bend. Beloved wife of the late Lyman Gratton (1997). Loved mother of Hubert and Miriam Gratton, Nancy and Carl Hannigan all of London, Philip and Lillian Gratton of Grand Bend. Loving grandmother of Albert and Michelle Gratton, Beverly and Keith Arndt, Karen and Jay Maynard, Cheryl and Ben Charbonneau, Dennis and Sheryl Hannigan and great-grandmother of Hannah and Brynn Gratton, Katelyn, Lindsey and Kyle Arndt, Bryden and Carter Maynard, Carolyn and Sophie Charbonneau, Emalyn and Leah Hannigan. Remembered also by her extended grandson Jamie Dredge and his son Keegan and many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her sister Beatrice McNab, parents Curtis and Malvena (Allen) Gratton. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Gospel Hall, Grand Bend, Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 1 pm., Mr. William Metcalf, Mr. Don Gratton and Mr. Marvin Derksen officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Exeter Villa or charity of choice would be appreciated. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the Staff of Exeter Villa for their sincere kindness and attentive care given to Della and her family.