Paul R. Graham, Sr.

WORCESTER-Paul R. Graham, Sr., 89, passed away Tuesday, March 25.

Paul’s wife of 31 years, Rosemary F. (Mahan) Johnson Graham passed away in 2010. Paul leaves four sons, Paul Graham, Jr. and his wife Tina of Auburn, Brien Graham and his wife Meg of North Brookfield, Peter Graham and his wife Denise of Hopkinton, Matt Graham and his wife Stacey of Milford; his daughter-in-law Peg Graham of Leicester; two step-daughters, Debra Johnson and her wife Sarah, of Vermont and Karen Johnson of Worcester; nine grandchildren, Lindsay, Erin, Blair, Loretta and her husband Wayne, Elizabeth, Thomas, Eileen, Daniel and Patrick and his wife Valerie; four great-grandchildren, Jack, Sam, Tori and Jackson; and two great-great grandchildren, Emersynn and Kelsey; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by two of his sons, Thomas Graham, and Kevin Graham and a step-son, Stephen Johnson. Paul was predeceased by his brother, Philip Graham Jr.

Paul was born in Worcester, son of Phillip and Margaret (Gallagher) Graham and graduated from Worcester Academy and Lowell Technological Institute. Paul enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, hosting holiday family get togethers, traveling, reading, gardening, and watching professional and college sports as well as golf. Paul was an avid golfer, participated in many golf leagues and had his share of holes in one. Paul also enjoyed bowling and participated in a bowling league.

Paul was an Engineer and worked for many years in the Worcester area at Worcester Molded Plastics, American Optical and Dapol Plastics. Paul was a life member of the Elks USA.

Visiting Hours are Monday, March 31, from 4pm to 7pm at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester, MA with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm. Burial will be private at a later date in St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Special Olympics of Massachusetts @ https://www.specialolympics.org/support.specialolympics.org