In memory of

Milly Gretton

January 13, 1931 -  March 11, 2021

Milly Gretton, 90, passed away on March 11, 2021 in North York, Ontario.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions currently in place, a virtual service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, March 17th at York Funeral Centre.

Mildred Gretton, née Brinkman, was born in Genoa, Italy to Giuseppina Baldi and Wilfred Brinkman on January 13, 1931. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Nice, France.
After emigrating from France to Canada, Milly became the beloved wife of the late Robert Gretton of Brighton, England. A dedicated community advocate, Milly worked as the director of the Forest Manor Lunch and After School Program for over 25 years and was awarded the Governor General’s award for her service to the community. Prior to that, Milly worked as an English/French translator for the publication Modern Medicine.
Milly is lovingly remembered by her children, Viveca Gretton (Tom) and Monica Walker (Christopher) as well as by her grandchildren, Sarah, Johnny, and Xavier. Milly is predeceased by her sister, Nancy Bard, née Brinkman, and her grandmother, Julia Baldi.

The family of Milly wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of the North York Seniors’ Health Centre for their kindness and care

Memorial donations may be given to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Rita Deen 

Entered March 14, 2021

My deepest sympathies

to you and your family

My thoughts are with you at this time

Frances Hirbod (Work colleague of Viveca)

Entered March 14, 2021 from Don Mills Library

My deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear mother.

Renee Tannenbaum 

Entered March 14, 2021 from Washington DC

Dearest Monica and Vicki and the whole family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of time spent with your mom. She always made me feel like one of the family, which I was delighted to be.
I wish we could all be together, but I'm sending my thoughts and best wishes from afar. With love, Renee

Leesa Tossios 

Entered March 14, 2021 from toronto

Dear Viv and family, sending you my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom. I always enjoyed hearing your Mom's perspective on things. From your own words, I understoond how much she loved her family and how much you loved her. Thinking of you all.

Dani Campbell (colleague)

Entered March 15, 2021

It's always difficult to lose your mother. It sounds like she led a very full and fulfilling life.
With sympathy,
Dani Campbell

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