Joan Ruth (Morton) Gratton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Ruth (Morton) Gratton of Winchester, New Hampshire, born in Norwalk, Connecticut, who passed away on March 10, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Ruth (Morton) Gratton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Helen R. Morton (Stabell) and James E. Morton; her husband Charles "Charlie" Gratton; her sons, Charles H. Gratton, III, Richard J. Gratton and David J. Gratton; her grandsons, Jeffrey A. Gratton and Peter J. Gratton; and her sister Mary Karahalios.
She is survived by: her daughters, Linda C. Burdo (Douglas) of Peru, ME, Kathy A. Barnard (Edwin) of Pescadero, CA and Susan M. Hernon (Thomas) of Rockingham, VT; her daughters-in-law, Joyce Gratton of Fremont, NH, Kathy Jean Gratton of Spofford, NH and Kimberley Gratton of Epping, NH; her sister Nancy Santella of South Norwalk, CT; and her grandchildren, Hope Blodgett, Michael Gratton, Billie Jo Gratton Kangethe, Sara Barnard, Eric Burdo, Jennie Barnard, Kristian Gratton, Jeffrey Gratton, Sheila Bright, Nicole D'Aleo, Brian Hernon and Amy Brown (Rachel Gratton). She is also survived by nineteen great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and numerous friends.
In keeping with CDC standards masks and social distancing will be required. At her request, the burial will be private.
