Michel Gratton

Michel Gratton

Michel Gratton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 18, 2011.
GRATTON, Michel Passed away on January 13th, 2011 at the age of 58. He will be sadly missed by his 3 daughters: Valerie (Mannix), Marie-France (Mathieu), Brigitte (Sean) and their mother Diane; his 6 brothers and sisters: Ginette (Darryl), Francois (Heather), Gerard (Johanne), Jean-Pierre (Leslie), Denis (Manon) and Lucie (Jim); his aunts and uncles: Sr. Reina Deschamps, f.d.l.s, Mgr. Gerard Deschamps, Gisele and Gilles Lalonde; 15 nephews and nieces, friends and co-workers. The family wishes to thank Dr. Andre Gauthier, his long time friend and family doctor, for all his devotion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Montfort Hospital Foundation ( www.fondationmontfort.ca ) or to the Maison Fraternite (613-741-2523) would be greatly appreciated. The family will receive condolences at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Rd., Ottawa (613-241-3680) on January 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 21st, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes church, 435 Montreal Rd., Vanier. Your life stories and tributes can be sent to www.racinerobertgauthier.com

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D Pezoulas

January 21, 2011

My sincere condolonces to the family. Mr. Gratton used to come to my father's restaurant, the Del Rio on Rideau St. I'll always remember the article he wrote in the Sun when he discovered that our restaurant had closed. Rest in peace, Mr. Gratton, there is a pizza waiting for you in Heaven.

Paul&Jacqueline Sirois

January 21, 2011

Nos plus sinceres condoleances a tous les membres de la famille Gratton. Nos prieres et nos pensees sont avec vous tous,

Brigitte Gagnon

January 21, 2011

Aurevoir cher ami, confrère: être d'exception avec qui c'était tellement le fun travailler, discuter et changer le monde. Je garde de très beaux souvenirs, très humains. Michel avait l'intelligence humaine faisant de lui quelqu'un qu'on se rappellera toujours.

Jacques Chenail

January 18, 2011

Au revoir, mon Michel! Que de lunes depuis nos derniers échanges! Te connaissant un brin, je suis sans crainte que tu veilleras sur TOUS les tiens, y compris Matante Gisèle, et tous les autres.
Vas-y, man! J'entrevois divers échanges juteux là-haut, amigo! Personne ne s'ennuiera, c'est certain!
À la prochaine!
Toutes nos sympathies à tes proches!

Bonnie Hendricks

January 18, 2011

J'ai bien connu la famille Gratton, il y a plusieurs années déjà. J'ai surtout connu le père, Jean-Jacques. J'ai toujours trouvé Michel un gars dynamique et impressionnant par sa façon de jouer avec les mots, soit par son sens de l'humour que j'apprécais beaucoup ou par sa façon d'écrire. Je suis très attristée de son départ pour un autre monde. Un monde où son père et sa mère l'ont accueilli à bras souverts. J'aimais beaucoup Michel mais je sais aussi que son père l'aimait encore plus, et l'admirait beaucoup.

Je remercie Michel pour tout ce qu'il nous a laissé lors de son passage avec nous. À mes yeux, c'étais un homme important, intelligent, sensible, passionné et loyal envers ceux qu'il aimait.

C'est en pensant à lui que je fais un don à la Maison Fraternité.

David Gamble

January 18, 2011

J’ai appris avec tristesse le décès de Michel. C’était un collègue de travail qui nous faisait rire avec ses histoires de la route en journalisme et en politique. C’était aussi quelqu’un qui était toujours présent pour ses amis et collègues qui avaient besoin de son aide. Son travail acharné pour l’Hôpital Montfort ne sera jamais oublié. Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille.

Robert Fife

January 18, 2011

Michel had a heart of gold. He was a joy to know. His laughter, his insight and his passion for life touched us all. May he rest in peace.

Léo N.J. Maisonneuve

January 18, 2011

Michel was instrumental in saving the Montfort Hospital's current vocation. His contribution was unfaltering.

Bon courage à sa famille!

Sean Durkan

January 16, 2011

Deepest sympathies to the family. Michel was and will remain unforgettable. He made a real difference. I regret that we lost touch after we stopped working together.

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