George Francis Gratto
1948 - 2018
George Francis Gratto
Visitation Information
Visitation
February 9, 2018
Visitation Time
6-8 PM
Visitation Location
Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday February 10, 2018
Service Time
2:00 PM
Service Location
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 148 Evergreen Drive, Truro
Burial Information
Burial Date
Spring 2018
Burial Location
Truro Heights Baptist Cemetery, 343 Truro Heights Road, Truro Heights
Requested Charity
Diabetes Canada or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
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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

George Francis Gratto