Ann (Bell) Grabatin

Margaret "Ann" Grabatin (nee Bell) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 1, 1941 and passed away January 1, 2025 in Red Deer, Alberta. She was extremely active in her community throughout her life. 

Ann is survived by her husband of 43.5 years, Norm Grabatin; her children, Gail (Duane) Podloski and Barb (Rob) Larson; grandchildren, Megan, Nicholas and Joel Larson, Austin and Rebecca Podloski; great-grandchildren, Michael, Arwen and Anika Larson; siblings, John (Bernice) Bell, Bert Fontaine, Wesley (Lynn) Bell, Ken (Darlene) Ridgeway and Melody (Doug) Lange as we as numerous extended family members.  

Ann was predeceased by her siblings, Phyllis Vollrath, Kim Ridgeway and Dawn Ridgeway.  

Cremation has taken place.  On Saturday, January 18, 2025  at 1:30 p.m. memories and tributes will be shared and at 2:30 the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #229, will do an Honour Guard for Ann. The family extends the invite to stay until 5:00 p.m. to share your stories of Ann with them.  

Donations in Ann’s memory are gratefully accepted to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.  

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