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BRISTOL - The Rev. Charles N. Graham, 67, died Sept. 4, 2009, in Clarendon.
He was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Bennington, the son of Harley and Jean Burt Graham.
He graduated from Bennington High in 1960 and earned a B.A. from Union College in Barbourville, Ky., in 1964. After college, he attended seminary in Ohio. He received a Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological School and was ordained a minister in 1967.
Rev. Graham served as pastor of several churches, including Essex (N.Y.), Hardwick, Grand Isle and North Hero. He retired in 2008 after serving Monkton Friends Methodist Church and Bristol Federated Church for 17 years.
He most recently attended Middlebury United Methodist Church.
He enjoyed walking his dog, local community events, history and civics, especially pertaining to Vermont.
Survivors include a sister, Holly Graham of Goffstown, N.H.; two nephews, a grandnephew and a cousin.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Bristol Federated Church.
Burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Groton Village Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol, where the Masonic service will take place at 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bristol Federated Church, Attn. Rev. Bill Elwell, 37 North St., Bristol, VT 05443; or Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Graham
September 13, 2009
Holly, I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We went to school together and belonged to the Benn Methodist youth group. I always think of him on our New York City Youth Group trip. Charlie got stuck on the subway.{LOL}We were all pretty scared. Do to pre-planning by our shaperones we lost him only untill the next stop. I regret that I never had the opportunity to hear him preach.Such a gentle soul. May God comfort you and yours during this time of great sorrow. Gale Cross Wisher
September 11, 2009
Holly (my dear & close friend), please know that you are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers at this most difficult time. Your wonderful & cherished memories of time spent w/your brother will fill your heart and help to get you through this and his star will shine brightly over you and the rest of your family forever. My love to you all, Mary (Gifford)
September 10, 2009
Holly, I was so sorry to hear about your brothers' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.
God Bless, Marianne Gage
Carolyn Knight
September 10, 2009
My thoughts are with your family & sending you a prayer of peace. I only knew Rev.Graham a few years but appreciated this quiet, gracious man. He is greatly missed! ((hugs)) for Tuffles too.
Sidney Lambery
September 10, 2009
Dear Friends, I was so shocked to hear about Charlie's passing. My daughter Elizabeth in Monkton sent me the obituary. I know he hadn't been retired long; I am so sorry. I came to know Charlie when I was pastor in Bennington 1977 - 1982. We we good friends and communicated, although not regularly, after I moved up to Newport and subsequently to Shelburne. Blessings upon you in your hour of loss. Sidney Lambert, 545 Adams St., Sparta, GA 31087
September 10, 2009
Holly just a note to let you know Kelli and I are thinking of you and yours . Keep in touch Dick & Kelli Prentiss
Cliff&Irene Piper
September 10, 2009
Please accept our sincere sympathies.We got to know Charlie at the East Middlebury Methodist Church.We enjoyed his sunday morming sermons and his wonderful sense of humer.He was very special and we will miss him.
Love in Christ Cliff&Irene Piper
Larry and Donna Gile
September 10, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Robin Vaughan
September 10, 2009
Holly, Michael, and Matthew,
I join you in sharing your loss of your brother and uncle. May you find peace in knowing others are praying for you at this time.
In Christ,
Robin Vaughan
Eva Mastalos
September 10, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed him so much, in church and my visits with him over the years. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Eva Mastalos
mark spencer
September 10, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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