Vonda Graham Obituary

Graham, Vonda Lee
Vonda Lee Graham, beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 13th. She was born on July 31, 1969, daughter of Nancy Kehoe Graham and the late Byron Graham Jr. She was raised in Easton, CT where she graduated from Joel Barlow High School in 1987. She served in the U.S. Army Reserves between 1987 and 1994 during which she received a diploma from the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, became a Staff Sergeant in the Military Intelligence Interrogation Unit, and earned an Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. She received a Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Connecticut and then participated in the one year Connecticut/ Baden-Württemberg Exchange Program in Heidelberg, Germany. Later she earned a Masters Degree in Linguistics from Central CT State University, and taught at the Vaasa Polytechnic University in Finland and at the University of Bridgeport English Language Institute. For the past ten years, she resided in Meriden, CT, where she worked as a supervisor for Verizon Wireless. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her for her quirky sense of humor, endless generosity, vibrant spirit, and loving heart. She is survived by her mother, her Uncle John, her sister Joanna and husband Chris and their daughter Johnna, her brother Byron III and wife Kerry, her cat Princess Butterfly Kisses, and many cousins, friends, and coworkers.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 20th at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Church, Morehouse Road in Easton. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Daughters of Charity 1490 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or the Danbury Animal Welfare Society Cat Program, 147 Grassy Plain St., Bethel, CT 06801

Published by Connecticut Post on Mar. 17, 2013.
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Vonda, it feels like time has stood still. You are always remembered with love.

Sonia Sosa

Work

March 12, 2024

Vonda, its been 11 years since we lost you. Still seems like yesterday. Missing you everyday.

Elaine ferguson

Work

March 11, 2024

I remember you with a smile and kindness. Vonda you are always in my heart. Blessings to you and your loved ones. ❤

Sonia

Coworker

March 11, 2021

Thinking of Vonda and this unique time we are all experiencing in our lives. Wish I could come up with one of her saying that somehow could take the sting out of worry and fear. She is missed.

KAREN

Coworker

March 22, 2020

Today I light a candle in memory, You touched so many and you are missed.

Karen Policastro

March 13, 2019

Abigail Berta

March 11, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I will always remember Vonda, in my heart or on my feet, thanks to her, and her foot scrubber!

Abigail Berta

March 11, 2019

It's been over 3 yrs and it's as if time stood still in my heart. I miss you Vonda and I will never ever forget your kindness. You will forever be my Jefecita... With all my love, Sonia

Sonia Sosa

May 16, 2016

Always in my prayers and forever in my heart.

Karen

March 13, 2016

Always in our hearts You are truly one of a kind. Missed as much today than the first day.

Karen

March 13, 2015

Hi V...we miss you. I got to hang out with mom and we went to lunch with Bob. You should have been there. I went to dinner with Joanna also. A good time was had.
Love you cuz.

Linda Smith

March 15, 2014

Thinking of you, and missing you.

Abby Berta

March 13, 2014

On the first anniversary of your sudden passing, your friends from the 337th Military Intelligence Company have not forgotten you. I was not aware last year so this year I have made a donation in your name to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society Cat Program this year. You always had a way of brightening up our drill weekends and annual training, as well as ultimately mobilization. Your spirit, as well as your fun smile, lives on!

Christine Tron

March 13, 2014

Remembering you today and every day.

Jeffrey Smith

March 13, 2014

Vonda today a year ago you came to my desk and held out your hand and had me pick from 3 tiny oranges, I picked one and you said with that cute quirky smile " have a fruitful day!" and bounced off to the next... When I remember, It always brings a smile to my face. I can't believe its been almost one year. Love you and miss you so much...

Sonia Sosa

March 11, 2014

YOU MAYBE BE GONE BUT SURELY NOT FORGOTTEN. RIP MY BEST FRIEND AND NIEGHBOR...

RICHARD LAWSON

March 11, 2014

Dear Vonda,
What a shock it is to learn that you are no longer with us. You are a dear, dear friend and one of the kindest people we ever met. Love,
Marina and Alex

Marina & Alex

March 9, 2014

Vonda I never met you but my heart sank when I read of your passing. May God bless you and your friends family & pets.

Patrick S

November 12, 2013

Just home from work and wanted to visit this guest book which I do often. Today==we would have celebrated your bday. We all miss you

Karen

August 1, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Vonda's passing. We worked together in Cambridge back in the early 1990's. She was such a good friend and so FUN to be with. I have wonderful memories of Vonda that I will never forget.

Becky gambrill collins

May 2, 2013

Thank you, Vonda, for being my partner during combat and for being a beautiful and kind friend in the years following. You touched the lives of many; we mourn your loss.
May God bless you and keep you; may God comfort your family and loved ones.

Rick Romero

April 2, 2013

Didn't know you well, I guess I remember you for your acerbic wit during the Gulf War. Say Hi to Debra wherever you are. Condolences to the family and friends.

Conrad Matt

April 1, 2013

Your smile, energy and quick wit always brought a smile to our faces in such a gloomy place. It was a pleasure to serve with you and some day we will serve again with the Lord. My deepest heartfelt condolences to your family and all those whose lives you have touched. 1SG (Top) Berry.

Guy Berry

April 1, 2013

God Bless you Vonda. I am sure you are with her now. xoxoox Monica

March 25, 2013

Vonda you were truly an angel on earth. You always lit up the room as soon as you stepped in it. You will be missed...may you rest in heavenly peace. My prayers to the family!!

Teshana Gripper

March 23, 2013

Vonda was a customer of mine that used to stop by and shop or, more often, just hang out and chat a bit. As her obit said, she was quirky - what I liked most about her, and we both liked animals. My first thought when I heard that she passed was - was her cat OK? I will miss her.

Carole La Rose

March 22, 2013

RIP Vonda Graham gone on to be with the LORD!

March 22, 2013

What a horrible tragedy to lose Vonda. I heard about her passing through one of Vonda's close friends in Barlow. I told her that I remember Vonda as being a great "floater" friend, meaning that she was friendly to all, and was able to move through different groups of friends with eased. Everyone enjoyed her easy-going personality, and her quick wit.

Please know that I will always remember Vonda, and I will be sending many prayers for all of her family and friends who are sufferings so much

Rest in Peace, Vonda

Stacey

March 22, 2013

Vonda, It's been a long time, but you were one of those special people I will always remmember from my childhood. You were that funny girl who ran around the playground with a perpetual smile on her face fueled by laughter and kindness. Enjoy the endless recess in Heaven. God bless.

David Distinti

March 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Vonda's quick laugh and happy smile.

Rick Faulkner

March 21, 2013

My condolences to the entire family.
I served with Vonda in the Reserves. I have many fond memories of her quiet smile or impish grin. There was always a peaceful air about her. We were all lucky to know her.

James Oppenheimer

March 20, 2013

Goodbye to my high school buddy. I will deeply miss you. Thoughts and prayers for your family in this time of grieving. I hope they know how loved you are.

Liz Driscoll

March 20, 2013

In a fast paced world, everyone always has an "excuse" or reason why they don't have time to stop and say hi, send a text, share a funny joke, turn someone's frown into a smile.. Not Vonda.. Sometimes I would say to her, " why are you going so out of your way for this person or that person?" She would always bring me to a place of empathy.. She brought out the mom in me, the daughter in me, the sister in me, the friend in me, with every story she shared with me about people in her life she was going out of her way to help.. After talking to her, she would bring me to a place of relating to the person as if they were my own family-NOT JUST "so and so", like another number at the deli line... I would often stop and say " wow that's how I would react too if it were one of my own" because that is how she treated EVERYONE she encountered..like a precious person, valuable to her..no matter who crossed her path, she showed them nothing but kindness .. I can promise you this Vonda, you helped so many people at their lowest points, in their most desperate times of need, you defined what it is to be Christ like here on earth .. Be at peace my sweetest friend..

March 20, 2013

You always had a smile and kind words for everyone. You will be as missed as you are loved.

Dorothy and Mark

March 20, 2013

V,i will miss you greatly. The world will not turn the same without you in it.
I am sure God has a smile on his face as we have tears on ours.
Say hi to the clan.
I love you.
Aunt Nancy, BJ and Joanna my prayers are with you all.

Linda Cullen- Smith

March 20, 2013

I served with Vonda in the 337. We are all in shock. I speak for all of us when I say she was universally respected, liked, and loved. She was a true blessing in many of our lives.

Jeff Smith

March 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Vonda will be missed so much here in Wallingford at the call center. She was a great person and a great supervisor and always willing to help no matter what. She always made me laugh when I was down and helped me get thru tough times more than she'll ever know.

David Taylor

March 20, 2013

I have known Vonda for several years. She's my best nieghborhood buddy and has been for several years. Her smile is one of kind. Vonda you maybe gone but surely not forgotten. "My Dear Best Buddy RIP... GOD BLESS HER FAMILY.....

Richard L Lawson

March 20, 2013

my heart goes out to you and family RIP Vonda I'm sure you have everyone smiling in heaven

Elizabeth Ballard

March 20, 2013

James

March 20, 2013

Gone but will never be forgotten VONDA. I light this candle toniight because you are a iight that will continue to burn bright. Matt 5:16 says In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. I seen them and I will cherish those memories forever. My prayers go out the Graham family during this difficult time she was truly an amazing person. Rest in peace.

Charlene Dozer

March 20, 2013

Your smile and quirky sense of humor made my day no matter how bad it was. Just not the same going back and not seeing you. You will be greatly missed

Trish Milligan

March 19, 2013

my prayer are with your family at this time you will be soo missed and it was a pleasure to have known you

anthony dawkins

March 19, 2013

I have never met a woman like Vonda there was always a smile to share a giggle in our heart's when you were near..you will be truly missed

Tanya Early

March 19, 2013

I have never met a woman like Vonda as long as you were around there was a smile on face a giggle sitting in our hearts you will be dearly missed.

March 19, 2013

May God bless your family during this difficult time. Vonda will be sincerely missed at Verizon.

Remer Angus

March 19, 2013

I will miss the smile that always walked by with Vonda. A special person.

Maureen Marren

March 19, 2013

My sympathies are with the Graham and Simpson families at this sad time. Vonda was a fun and unique person. I saw her at many Christmas parties at her cousin John's and at other events with John. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

Sue Arjeski

March 19, 2013

Nicole Jackson

March 19, 2013

I have worked with Vonda for several years at Verizon Wireless. We worked together closely as peers the past three years on the same team. Words cannot express how I feel, my heart is heavy. She has touched so many lives in the years with us. She will be deeply missed for a long, long time. I miss her smlie and her sense of humor. Rest in Peace, Vonda. We love you.

Nicole Jackson

March 19, 2013

Peace to you and yours

March 18, 2013

You were such an exuberant person whose smile and light brought fun everyday. You are missed.

Dawn

March 18, 2013

Vonda, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Thanks for making a difference in the world.

Melissa Johnson

March 18, 2013

I remember when Vonda was a little girl, and Nancy and Byron brought her to Pilot's Office picnics and baseball games. Her Dad was one of the best test pilots in the world, and he and Nancy were great friends to my wife and I when I joined Sikorsky. Rest in Peace, Vonda.

Nick Lappos

March 18, 2013

Vonda your smiled is one of the most unforgettable. I'm truly blessed to have known and worked with such a wonderful person.

Kia Gibbs

March 18, 2013

May your family and friends find peace during this diffacult time. Remeber she is just a thought away.

Sherry Moore

March 18, 2013

Vonda was such a sweet person. Fun, energetic, and always positive. Great supervisor to report to. She will truly be missed!!!

Taylor ~

March 18, 2013

Jackie Wadelin

March 18, 2013

Vonda is one of the purest souls I have ever come across. She will be missed and never forgotten.

Jackie Wadelin

March 18, 2013

Vonda was a true friend she will truly be missed!!!

Anne Willis

March 18, 2013

I'm so saddened by this, you were such a genuine and sweet person. My condolence to your family.

Ayanna Osinuga

March 18, 2013

I miss my Jefecita...It was an honor to have worked with you and a joy to have laughed with you. You blessed me and made my life better. My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Graham family. Heaven has gained another angel.
*Hugs* to our sweet Vondita...

Sonia Sosa

March 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of Vonda's family. May your cherished memories help you all thru this very difficult time. RIP Vonda and God Bless You All

Lorraine Cherniak

March 18, 2013

Vonda. My dearest supervisor who had a great personality & always smiling everyday.I still cannot believe you are gone but will not be FORGOTTEN!. RIP my dear friend Miss you deaarly

Lorraine Cherniak

March 18, 2013

Vonda,
I didn't know you but know your mother very well so Im sure you were an amazing person. May you rest in peace. I know you will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to all of your family

Kay Oestreicher

March 18, 2013

The world has lost someone who worried more about us and less of herself. The most selfless person I know. A daily smile, a joke only Vonda could deliver, and a small buffet at her desk. Loving memories of our Sweet Vonda. Our floor will never be the same and your legacy with us will remain forever. You have impacted so many lives, and those hearts break this week. Thank you for 7 years of your amazing influence. Be at peace, my friend.

Jess Simonetta

March 18, 2013

So sorry to hear about your lost Vonda was a very sweet person- God Bless...

Tamara Woodson

March 18, 2013

SUPER DUPER SUPERVISOR! Gone but not forgotten. Your smile, your energetic spirit, your presence will be missed. Although your were my supervisor, the connection and the bond was like family and I am going to miss You.
RIP Vonda, and to the family my deepest sympathy for the loved one you lost . . .

Sesalena Smart

March 18, 2013

A precious one from us has gone
A voice we love is suddenly silent
A place is vacant in our hearts
Which never can be filled,

And after the lonely heartaches
And so many silent tears,
But always a beautiful memory-
Of Vonda, whom we loved so dearly

You will truly be missed....Peaceful Journey

Frankia

March 18, 2013

My sweet Vonda- You were my rock. My inspiration. Everything anyone should be. What you have accomplished in your short life is more than most people can in an entire lifetime. I am so blessed to have had you in my life..by my side. Your guidance is irreplaceable and your wisdom has made me stronger..I would give anything to tell you what you really meant to me but I believe you are swinging on a cloud reading our minds and watching over us with the most beautiful wings to match your extraordinary magnificent soul. Thank you for being you. I love you and will miss you to the moon. I will never ever forget you. No one will. My beautiful, Vondaful Vonda, sleep sweetly.

Chanel Sunden

March 18, 2013

MY FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD BUDDY WHO ALWAYS BRIGHTEN UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THAT UNFORGETTABLE SMILE AND WAVE AS SHE DROVE BY MY HOUSE...... RIP

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From a beautiful little girl to an amazing young woman, may your memories keep you strong as you carry her in your hearts. My deepest condolence to all of the Graham family.
With Love,

Barbara Kolesar (Koos)

March 17, 2013

Your smile, sense of humor and visits to our department will be greatly missed. Working with you was an honor. Rest in peace Vonda. I will miss you very much.

Alissa P.

March 17, 2013

Vonda, I don't know what to say. You had a heart of gold and you were always a great friend. Growing up together was so much fun, I have treasured memories of us at the Mud Hole watching games and riding in the back of your Dad's pickup truck and babysitting together at Church. My deepest sympathies to your Mom, BJ, Joanna and all your loved ones ( including your cat!). I know you will be looking out for them from above. You were taken way to soon and the joy and love you brought to the world deeply missed!

Grace Induni

March 17, 2013

Vonda was a sweet, genuine and caring woman. My fondest memory of Vonda dates back to 2005 during a "Fall Festival" celebration in the Meriden Call Center. Vonda dressed up as a clown, with an inflatable big suit and matching hat. She won the affection of all the employees' children. My daughters, as I'm sure the sons of daughters of my co-workers will agree, Vonda stole the show and made the event a true celebration.

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Judi Theriault

March 17, 2013

Eternally Awesome

BBAG

March 17, 2013

Vonda, you always wore a smile and I will miss it. God please show mercy and comfort to her family today and always. Rest in peace Vonda.

margot c

March 17, 2013

Thanks for making our lives better just by being in it <3 work will never be the same. Watch over us angel <3

Samantha Lincoln

March 17, 2013

Rip vonda . You are such an amazing person. Your energy and smile will surely be missed at work everyday. <3 deepest sympathys to Vonda's family.

Samantha Lincoln

March 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be missed at work. You were loved by everyone that new you.

Nicole Nolan

March 17, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

March 17, 2013

My deepest prayers and sympathies to Vonda's family. Vonda always had a smile on her face and always made me laugh.

Cheryl Andrews Smolinsky

March 17, 2013

A Beautiful Soul And Person Who Will Be Truly Missed Many Prayers To Your Family...

March 17, 2013

Vonda...it was a pleasure to have known you...working with you made me smile. You touched the lives of anyone you came in contact with. May you rest Well in the summerlands …I know there is plenty of pizza for you :-)

Arlene Palermo

March 17, 2013

Nancy,So sorry to learn about Vonda. My heart goes out to you and your family.
With sympathy, Nina Shaw

March 17, 2013

Oh Vonda, you were such a good friend and so much fund to work with. Smart, beautiful, generous Vonda. RIP in peace my friend. I have notes you sent me and gave me and will cherish your memory forever. Thank you for your kindness to the then young Theresa. Prayers and thoughts to the Graham family xo

March 17, 2013

Great supervisor and great all around person. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family

maria Martinez

March 17, 2013

I will truly miss you Vonda. You were a great friend and a great coworker. I was blessed to have known you. Take care of all our kitties in heaven.

Wendy Nesta

March 17, 2013

You were always there to help everyone in need, never a selfish bone in your body..God truly has a new angel up there with him..we will all miss your big smile and generous spirit

Josephine Sgambati

March 17, 2013

Vonda, You were a great happy person. Always smiling and just a fun person. You will be missed. My prayers are with your family.

Marianne Patterson

March 17, 2013

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