Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come.
Rabindranath Tagore This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Robert James Gratton who was born in Calgary Alberta on October 14, 1947 and passed away on November 11, 2006 at the age of 59. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights like Heaven's stars reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular- please wipe away the tear
For I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here
I have no words to tell you the joys their voices bring
For it's beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones you know I hold you dear
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift from my heavenly home above,
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do.
For I can't count the blessings of love he has for each of you.
So have a merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Ben
Passed away: December 14 1997
| Judi |
For my family! |
November 11, 2009 |
This message is for everyone in the family, who loves and misses Robert as much as we do. On this, the third anniverary, I just wish to let you all know that I still love you all very much, even though we have our disagreements.
| Nephew Christopher |
You will never be forgotten! |
December 24, 2007 |
Well I know I am the first to write a condolence to you. So here it is Uncle Robert, No matter where you are or what you are doing I know you are watching over us, with Grandma, Grandpa and lil baby Uncle Richard, and of course cousin Lynn. So here we go from me to you all. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND I KNOW YOU ALL ARE WATCHING OVER US AS YOU ENJOY CHRISTMAS DINNER WELL YOU DO, SO COME ONE COME ALL TO THE GRATTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, AS WE WILL WELCOME YOU ALL WITH OPEN ARMS. We will see you when our time is through. Till then, keep watching over us as we will never forget you all.
