Rudolph E. Gratton, 88, of West Charleston, Vermont went to his eternal rest on March 2, 2024, following a brief illness. Rudy was born on March 31st, 1935, in Newport, Vermont to Ernest Gratton and Simonne Beauregard Gratton.

Rudy attended Sacred Heart School.  During his younger years, in addition to working on the family farm in West Charleston, Rudy worked part time jobs for Ethan Allen, logging, the Canadian Railroad and Marsh and Carpenter in Newport.

In 1956, Rudy married Jeannine, the love of his life.  They were married for 67 years until Jeannine's recent death in September of 2023.  Rudy was lucky enough to live his life doing what he loved, which was farming with Jeannine by his side.  His skill and dedication to farming made it possible for him to pass on the farm to his son Jim and daughter-in-law Joyce in 2013.

Rudy was a man of strong faith and always supported the church and Sacred Heart School in Newport, VT.

He loved helping people and could always be called upon to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors.

Some of Rudy's favorite activities were camping and square dancing.  He and Jeannine enjoyed many long- lasting friendships with the square- dancing community.  They were proud members of the North Country Swingers Square Dance Club for 45 years and served together as Co-Vice Presidents of the club for 10 years.

For 35 years, Rudy served the Town of Charleston as a Selectman, with dedication and commitment, giving generously of his time.

Rudy is survived by his children Theresa Carpenter and husband Allen, Susan Bouchard, Jim Gratton and wife Joyce, David Gratton and wife Jayne, his grandchildren Allyson Bathalon and husband Isaac, Justin Carpenter, Ethan Bouchard and partner Rachel Zimmerman, Austin Bouchard, Ryan Bouchard and partner Kaitlyn Rines, Nicole Gratton and partner Brian Leedy, Danielle Gratton and partner Devin Colburn, Douglas Gratton, Tucker Gratton and fiancé Shea Mercy, Lillian and husband Justin Desrosier, his great grandchildren Evan and Alex Bathalon, Reid, Jakob and Ellie Bouchard, Lila and Royce Colburn.

He is survived by his sisters, Diane Merrow and Sister Pauline Gratton.

He was predeceased by his parents Ernest Gratton and Simonne Beauregard Gratton and by his wife, Jeannine.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday March 14, 2024 at St. Edward's Catholic Church. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Rudy's name to Island Pond Community Services, P.O. Box 446, Island Pond, VT 05846 or to the Meals on Wheels program, NEK Council on Aging, 481 Summer Street, Suite 101 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.