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Robert Francis Graham (Age 87)  
Of Bethany Beach, DE formerly of Rockville, MD passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019.Bob worked as a contract administrator for the FBI and then transferred to the State Department retiring in 1995, with a total of 25 years of service to the federal governmentBob was deeply devoted to his loving wife of 65 years Hilda Mary (Ring) Graham; a loving father to his eight children, Michael Graham (Sheila), Susan Morris (John), Timothy Graham (Debra), Ellen Graham, Robert F. Graham, Jr. (Beth), Patrick Graham (Mary K), Brian Graham (Molly) and Paul Graham (Susan); two sisters, Lois Jones (Dennis) and Helen Popplewell; 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, DE.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bob's name to Smile Train, 633 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.Online condolences may be sent by visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 12, 2019.

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April 11, 2019

Family and friends, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Hosea 13:14.

February 14, 2019

My genuine and sincere sympathy to the Graham family. A fellow 49'er,
John D. (Jack) Kunlo

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February 13, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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