Obituary of Donald C. Gras

Donald C. Gras IV, 15 months old, passed away at his grandparent?s home with his loving family by his side, after a long battle with Krabbes Disease. Born on August 1st, 2004 at St. Clare?s Hospital in Schenectady he was the son of Donald and Tracey Hawker Gras III. He loved hugs and kisses, and his eyes danced when he laughed. His loving family includes his parents; one sister, Emma Gras; maternal grandparents, David and Colleen Hawker; and his paternal grandparents Donald and Phyllis Gras Jr., all of Amsterdam. A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated on Thursday, December 1st at 9:15a.m. at St. Mary?s R.C. Church, 156 East Main Street, Amsterdam. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Saratoga County in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam.