From June Ellen Graton Meitz, daughter:

Mrs. Graton was born March 1, 1908 on Howe Hill in Holderness, NH.

She is survived by daughters, June E. G. Meitz of Phoenix, AZ &
Isabel "Is" Dittrich of Colorado Springs, CO and sons, Arnold M. of
Holderness, Austin S. of Plymouth, Stanley E. of Franklin, as well as
15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and 4 great, great
grandchildren.

Mrs. Graton's parents were Allen Lester Howe and Clementine Bell
{Evans} Howe. Her brothers were the late Leon M. Howe, David
Parker Howe & Thomas Richard Howe.

Mrs. Graton was a graduate of Holderness Squam Bridge School,
Ashland High School and Plymouth Normal School - Class of 1928.

Mrs. Graton authored 'A Chronological Hilstory of the Holderness,
New Hampshire Public School System' and 'School Days at Squam
Bridge School in Holderness, New Hampshire.'

Mrs. Graton was the oldest member of the Holderness Community
Church, an honorary board member and lifetime member of the
Holderness Historical Society."

From Is Dittrich, daughter:

"Mama had survived Pop, our dad and her husband, Milton S.
Graton, in 1994, but carried on for 6 more years, until 1/18/2000.
Our parents had met on a blind date at the Plymouth Theatre.

That beginning and the rest are now history {and herstory}.

Mama never lost her sense of humor; even on her hospice/death
bed, Mama was sharing wise cracks with me. I had to lean down
& listen well to hear her repeat, because I was not ready to
guess that Mama was still joking with me."

From Matt Dittrich, grandson:

"The one thing that best characterizes {Grandma Graton} in
my mind is that she would wait up as late as was needed if
she knew that we were coming to visit, and she was always
so happy to see us."

From Alex I, Amber & Alex II, great grandson, great niece & great,
great grandson:
"We always enjoyed {Great Grandma Doris Graton's} company just
as she enjoyed ours. She always had a story to tell. We are
grateful for everything she taught us. Thank you so much.
She will be always in our hearts. Love, The A-Team"

From Solena Rogers, great granddaughter:
"Great Grammy was a wonderful woman. I remember 'people watching' with her. She was always happy to see us. The last time I saw Great Grammy I was amazed at how vibrant she was. I know she is in heaven watching over us. I love you Great Grammy."

From Joe Dittrich (grandson):
"Grandma was the kind of person who would point out the little things that many people would ignore; things like listening to the loons out on the lake and watching squirrels through the kitchen window seemed to make her happy. Of course, big things like visits from her grandchildren were important as well. I will never forget the lessons she taught me or the love she showed all of us. I miss you, Grandma, and hope you and Grandpa are sitting on a porch somewhere up there, listening to the loons."

From Joanna Meitz Roe:
"I remember many, many wonderful summer visits to see Grammy and Grandpa. Grammy always had such a great sense of humor, but sometimes it was hard to tell she was really pulling your leg! I used to love sitting in the kitchen talking about family while she peeled potatoes or made her famous strawberry rhubarb pie with the little wild strawberries.
The loons will always personify Grammy to me. I miss her but I know she and Grandpa are up there watching over us. I love you."

From Jennifer L. Smith:
"I remember Grandma, so strong and independent, competent and smart. I was always impressed that she ran her own business. No one elses' grandmother owned a hotel! Strong, smart women are abundant in our family, and Grandma's heritage runs true...
So many memories: She loved paperwhites and narcissus, but they wouldn't always do well under the pine trees.
She had this amazing high-pitched "Yoo-Hoo" that sounded silly to my teen-aged ears, but you could hear it a quarter-mile away. She delved deep into family history, and her enthusiasm encouraged my own love of all history.
And she died on her own terms, when she was ready. A good life, well lived. I hope to emulate her. I love you, Grandma. God bless you." (Jeni)