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Ian GRAHAM Obituary

IAN DAVIDSON GRAHAM MD , FRCP (C) Dr. Graham, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 29, 2022, in his apartment in Toronto after having enjoyed one last family visit. He is survived by his sons, Gregory and Peter and his daughter, Vanessa, his grandchildren, Thomas, Bryn, Hugh, Jasmine, and Silas, and his great-grandsons, Simon and Dylan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne and his brothers, Donald, Harry, Gordon and Alan. He is survived by his sister Janet Webber. Dr. Graham was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the fifth of six children of Dr. Nelson Graham and Gwenyth Tuttle. Ian graduated from the University of Western Ontario School of Medicine in 1958, before completing psychiatry residency training at the University of Rochester, post-residency fellowship at the Menninger School of Psychiatry, and psychoanalytic training at the Topeka Institute for Psychoanalysis. Upon completing his training, he returned to Toronto with his family in 1970 and began a 50-year private practice of psychiatry and psychoanalysis. He was a training and supervising psychoanalyst with the Toronto Institute for Psychoanalysis and was active in the Toronto and international psychoanalytic communities throughout his long career. In addition to his private practice in Toronto, Dr. Graham travelled regularly to his home town of Sault Ste. Marie to treat patients in that under-served area. His interests spanned from model airplanes, basketball, rowing and tennis in his youth, to sports cars, First Nations art, avid baseball watching, reading widely, and model boats throughout his life. Annual trips to Key West defined his calendar. From first to last, he was a thoughtful and giving man. The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville) on Tuesday, September 6, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be announced, and will be held at the funeral home in the autumn. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

Published by The Globe and Mail from Sep. 3 to Sep. 7, 2022.

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Katherine L Young

August 19, 2024

I just found out about Dr. Graham's passing. 2 years late. Dr. Graham treated me after I was in a serious car accident back in the 80's I suffered a head injury that left me confused with memory issues. Dr Graham, with his care and compassion, helped me through that difficult time and other difficult times, an awesome person. May he RIP

Denise Chevrier

November 22, 2023

My name is Denise. I was a patient of Dr Graham for 20 years in Sault Ste Marie. Dr. Graham was a God send. He genuinely and compassionately cared for his patients. He was dedicated to the profession of psychiatry and helped me immensely. He listened attentively to his patients. He respected his patients. Dr. Graham was a kind, and caring person. My heart is saddened that I found his obit only today. My sincerest condolences goes out to his family and friends. I am eternally grateful for having had him as my doctor. Rest in peace. Until we meet again.

Dr.Harvey Levin

February 27, 2023

Ian was a very smart Freudian teacher.He emphasized that the unconscious was real and powerfull.He used, though he had reservations ,about Kohut's self-psychology.We argued about its importance.

Lynn McDowell

October 19, 2022

I was Dr. Graham's patient receiving therapy twice a week for 10 years. Dr. Graham often reminded me that his patients were like family to him, and I can honestly say that I developed a secure , safe, heartfelt attachment and bond with him. Dr. Graham was brilliant, humble and deeply kind. His memory will live on in my heart, for as long as I live. Lynn McDowell

Dr. Tina Goodin

September 29, 2022

My sincere condolences to the family. Dr. Graham was an exemplary colleague. He contributed a great deal to our profession and was a formidable role model. He will be missed. May his memory be a blessing.

Dr.M.Rauf Sirman

September 27, 2022

Dr.Graham was my teacher and psychoanalytic supervisor between the years 1989 to 1993. He travelled to Greece to attend the Delphi conferences where I had the pleasure of meeting him. He will be missed tremendously by all my psychoanalytic colleagues. I wish his family my deep felt condolences.
Dr.M.Rauf Sirman

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