George Francis Gratto – 69, Truro Heights,
passed away Saturday morning, February 3, 2018, at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late
Francis and Anna (Kinny) Gratto.
George was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints, a retired member of Cobequid District Fire Brigade
and a very active and enthusiastic ham radio operator.
(VE1GFG)
George is survived by his wife, Anne MacDonald; siblings,
Barb (Kevin) Carvell, Saint John, New Brunswick; Lorraine (Bruce)
Raymond, Truro Heights; Rose (Steve) O’Connell, Victoria,
British Columbia; Gloria Gratto (Budd Cotton), Amherst; several nieces
and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his uncle,
George Gratto.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Cobequid District
Fire Brigade will conduct a Firefighter's Tribute Service at 5:30 p.m,
Friday, February 9, 2018, followed by visitation from 6-8 p.m.,
Friday, February 9, 2018, also at the funeral home. Funeral service
will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018, at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 148 Evergreen Drive, Truro,
President Steve Brogan officiating. Reception will follow. Spring
interment in Truro Heights Baptist Church Cemetery, 343 Truro Heights
Road, Truro Heights.
Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in
George’s memory to Diabetes Canada or Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of condolence
may be sent to the family by viewing George’s obituary
on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com