GRATRIX, Donelda (nee Bell)

Passed away peacefully at the Leacock Care Centre, Orillia on Friday February 19, 2021 at the age of 95 of R.R. # 1, Waubaushene.  Beloved wife of the late Joe Sr. (July 2011).  Loving mother Tom Gratrix (Diane), David Gratrix, Wendy Weismiller, Joe Gratrix Jr. (Terri), and Christine DeHaan (Cor).  Loved grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Laurie Gratrix.  Donelda will be lovingly remembered by her family.  The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff at Leacock Care Centre for their compassion and support given to Donelda.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no service at this time and a graveside service will be held at Waubaushene Protestant Cemetery in the Spring.  As an expression of sympathy donations in memory of Donelda may be made to the Coldwater United Church or to the charity of your choice and may be made through the COLDWATER FUNERAL HOME, Coldwater (705-686-3344 or 1-888-645-5485).