GRATTON: Omer Joseph was born on February 27, 1925 on his parent's farm near St. Hippolyte, SK. He was the fourth oldest son of John and Marie Gratton. He had 3 sisters and 7 brothers. He married Melvina Ledoux on August 26, 1946. They were blessed with 5 children. Omer was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His main occupation for 35 years was working as a foreman on the CN Railroad. He retired in 1982 and resided at the Ruth Whyte Manor. There he enjoyed bingo, cards, and monthly birthday suppers. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him. Omer will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his friend and companion Nellie Welford; his 5 children: Garry (Loretta); Jeanette (Barry) and daughter Michelle (Reid), Ava and Cole; Martha , and son Colton; Leonard (Yvonne) and sons Christopher and Matthew; Lorette (Dean) and children Danielle (Owen) and Lyndsey. Omer is also survived by his 3 brothers Leo, George, Eugene, and 2 sisters Rose and Louise; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Omer was predeceased by his wife Melvina (1989); parents John and Marie; sister Eleanor; brothers Fred, Gordon, Albert and Raymond; father and mother-in-law Pete and Caroline Ledoux. A private graveside service was held on September 5, 2014 with Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK. Omer will be laid to rest beside his wife Melvina in the North Battleford Woodlawn Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan at Card of Thanks The family would like to send out a special thanks to EMS, the Doctors and Nurses at the Battlefords Union Hospital Emergency & ICU for their excellent and compassionate care. Our thanks and deepest appreciation to the passer-by who called the ambulance. Also special thanks for all the cards, flowers, phone calls and visitors we received. Sincerely, The Omer Gratton Family
