Russell GRAHAM

Russell GRAHAM obituary

Russell GRAHAM

Russell GRAHAM Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Jun. 15 to Jun. 17, 2013.
GRAHAM, Russell Merritt
Passed away peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre with his wife by his side on June 14, 2013 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Jean Rea for 72 years. Dear father of Judy (Gary Wilson) and Brenda (Paul Clarke). Very special grandfather of Kerri Lynn (Paul Villeneuve, Kevin Wilson (Kim West), Jason Clarke (Glynis Hawkins) and Trevor Clarke (Christine Fischer). Dear Great-Grandfather to Ella, Aidan Mia, Kieran, Brayden , Kate, Erika and Abby. Russell served overseas during WWII in the RCAF. Dear brother to Helen Ludlow and the late Sterling, Gil, Denzil, Claude, Dalton, Shirley Seabrook and Hazel Bradley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial service to be held at Fallowfield United Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment same day at Munster Union Cemetery. Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.


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June 18, 2013

Jean, Brenda and family,

So very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. Thinking about all of you.

Ann Pepin (Court at Barrhaven)

Tommy Owens

June 17, 2013

Brenda, sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts are with you and your family

Wayne and Karen McRae

June 17, 2013

Jean, Brenda, Paul and Family.
Deepest sympathy for you all at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Heather & Scott Barkell

June 17, 2013

Dear Brenda, Paul, Jason, Glynis, Trevor and Christine. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you'll have many fond memories to give you peace.

Lucie Dunbar

June 17, 2013

Dear Brenda, Paul, Trevor and Jason: Mark, Jackson and I send our most sincere condolences and heartfelt thoughts to you on the passing of Russell. I'll see you at the memorial service tomorrow morning.

Bruce Sisson

June 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss Brenda.

Glenna Churchill

June 15, 2013

Aunt Jean...I am saddened to learn the Passing of Uncle Russell...he held a very special Place in my heart...and still does..and now he is with the rest of his Family...My Sympathy to all of you at this difficult time..Love Glenna..xoxo

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