William G. Gratton
March 8, 1945 ~ June 28, 2025
Born in:
Hartford, CT
Resided in:
Meriden, CT
William G. Gratton, 80, of Meriden, passed away on June 28, 2025. Born in Hartford on March 8, 1945, a son of the late Theodore and Ruby Viens Gratton, William is survived by his children, Heidi Gratton and Jason Gratton and his wife Caroline, grandchildren, Jacob Gratton and Samantha Griffing, brother, Robert Mercier, ex-wife, Marie Lissy Gratton, nephew, Shane Gratton and his wife Theresa, and niece, Kathleen Pringle Harlow. He was predeceased by his brother, Theodore Gratton, and sisters, Nita Foraker and Noreen Pringle. After graduating from Newington High School and New England Technical School, William worked as an HVAC technician at Stop & Shop for many years and then went on to work security at Gaylord and other medical facilities in Connecticut. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and watching UCONN basketball, and was a loyal Boston Red Sox and Celtics fan. Above all else, he loved watching his grandson’s baseball games and spending time with his family.
Friends may visit with William’s family on Thursday July 3, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave. Meriden. A funeral service celebrating his life will follow at 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private.
Silly me i didn’t know i had to leave a message.
William G Gratton,
Thank you for being my dad.
Doing thing’s with me when i was a kid.
Supporting me when i needed someone.
Letting me know that no matter what i chose to do in life you give it 💯. There were so many plans i had for us, unfortunately, time ran out. Dad, most of all i thank you for making me the man I’am today. Always & forever, your son. Love, Jason. 😢
Thank you,
Dave and family