CHARLES T. GRAVES

Dear Janice,

I heard of Chuck's passing today and wanted to offer you my sincerest sympathy. Whelan School seems a million years ago...and just yesterday. May happy memories of your lives together offer you comfort.

It doesn't matter how I knew him, or how he affected me. We weren't close. But he made me smile, and that's enough.

Thank you Mr. Graves, and rest in peace.

Mrs. Graves & Family: I was an 8th grade student of Mr. Graves at Lymansville Elementary School. I did not know then what I know now, that he was an inspiration to me. After many years he entered my life in the town of Lincoln. I am so glad I was able to acknowlege him, much to his surprise, at a School Committee Meeting one evening. For if not for Chuck Graves, I would have never been able to stand and address the committee with such confidence and passion. He was a man who touched...

Dear Mrs. Graves,
I was very sad to hear of Mr. Graves' passing. I had the pleasure of working with him last year at Ricci Middle School, and this year at McGuire. He made coming to work a plesure. He was very caring to the faculty & students. I admired his unique style. May he rest in peace.

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during these difficult times. May God and peace be with you all.

Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Mr. Graves was at Saylesville the first few years my son was there.
I'll always remember bumping in to him one night at the old Lincoln Lanes,
and he came over to watch my six year old son throw 3-4 strikes in a row, He was amazed at how well Brian bowled, he never forgot it because everytime I would see him he would remember that day, and Brian always remembered Mr. Graves watched him bowl.
He was truly a wonderful educator and a...

He was the greatest teacher ever. He changed my life completely. He made everyone who ever had the honor of having him for a teacher believe completely in their dreams, and I am living out all of mine because of this great man.

God bless you, Charles. I will never forget you.

Al Gomes
Class of 1974
Lymansville Elementary School
North Providence, RI

I was so sad to hear of Mr. Graves passing, I had the pleasure of haveing him for a 6,7 and 8th grade teacher at (Lymansville) now Ricci School, he truely was an amazing person and teacher and left a lasting impression on my life i cried when i graduated,my deepest sympathy to your family, he will be very missed but always remembered.

My prayers are with you,Janice and your family. Chuck was in Marieville when I taught First grade. He was a pleasure to be with. Ginny Miller