1926 – 2013
Putnam – Rita R. Gratton, 87, of Harrison Street, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 after a two year battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of the late Roger A. Gratton who passed away in 2005. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Albina (Rayno) Leduc.
Mrs. Gratton was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and playing bingo and especially spending time with her family. She was a graduate of Putnam Catholic Academy.
Rita is survived by her sons, Roger R. Gratton and his wife Ann of Pomfret Center, Richard P. Gratton and his companion Richard of Putnam, and Arthur P. Gratton of Putnam; her grandchildren, Roger, David, Wayne, Mark, Beth, and Eric; and her great grandsons, Owen, Trenton, and Jarod. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her daughter, the late Elaine M. Gratton, her brothers, the late Arthur Leduc, and Victor Leduc; and her sister, the late Stella Rondeau.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rita’s family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the John Dempsey Regional Center in memory of Elaine Gratton, 376 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Julie & Kevin Mazzarella
Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Rita was a wonderful person and she will be missed greatly by all who knew her. May she be at peace and pain free. She will be forever in all of our memories. Love always, Julie & Kevin
Paul W. Gratton
I Only remember Aunt Retia when i was young ,she will be missed by all.i wish i could have seen her before .
Robert Newton
To Roger, Richard,and Arthur
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your Mother. She was a good neighbor . We lived across the street for many years and watched you kids grow up. Memories last for years and we will treasure ours.
Sincerely,
Red and Fran Newton,Zephyrhills, FL
Laurie St. Jean Sevigny
Rita was a dear friend to my Mom, Claire St. Jean. They played a great deal of bingo together! My thoughts and prayers go out to Rita’s family. May she Rest in Peace.
Susan Rhodes
We were saddened to hear of your mom’s passing – you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathies,
Susan (Cutler ) & Jerry Rhodes
Colorado Springs, CO
Audrey & Ken
Roger, Richard & Arthur,
I send my deepest condolences to you. I have been blessed to have known Aunt Rita. I will hold many memories of my childhood visiting. I especially enjoyed the times that the parents spoke in french and all I could do was admire their talent and wish I could decipher exactly what they were saying. I am especially grateful that I was able to see Aunt Rita just a couple of weeks ago while visiting family. Let’s please keep in touch. I miss all of you.
Hugs & Love to you!
mark gratton
uncle roger, uncle richard and my dad
i am sorry for your loss. may meme rest in peace.