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John Graham Obituary
Born in Kirkland, New Brunswick, Canada, he was a son of the late William and Edna (Kerr) Graham.
Mr. Graham had been employed as a truck driver for Kay Dee Design. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, he leaves a son, John Graham Jr. and his wife Tammy of Westerly; a daughter, Jill Bavasso of Wakefield; two brothers, Robert Graham of St. John, New Brunswick, and Richard Graham of Debec, New Brunswick; a foster brother, Charles Davidson of Debec, New Brunswick; a sister, Ola Graham of Halifax, Nova Scotia; and nine grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Jayne Graham.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service to be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's memory be sent to The American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886, or the donor may call 1-800-ACS-2345 to make a donation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Graham
Jill Mairs-Monahan
April 9, 2009
Janet, Jill and Johnny,
I was so saddened to hear about MJ and John. My heart goes out to you all...I am sooo sorry....
Jeff Early
February 21, 2009
John, I was with you the morning you passed from this life, I don't know if you will ever know how much you were loved by eveyone.Including the people you worked with.I sat with you and held your hand and kept talking to you the whole time, not sure if you heard me but i hope you did.I will never forget you. You were a very kind, caring & genorous person I miss you every day.You made me laugh ever day at work, I miss that!!!!AND YOU.
Kevin Wright
February 21, 2009
I think of you daily and miss your sense of humor, always a great person to work with and always made us all laugh, truelly a great person and will remember you forever.
<3 Ashley
November 24, 2008
Missin you Gampb...nothings been the same...or ok since you've left...Thinkin of you always!!
Sandra Vincent
November 10, 2008
May all the Graham family know that your pain and heartbreak is my pain and heartbreak as well.John will never be forgotten.
Love Sandra Vincent
Robert Graham
November 10, 2008
May God Bless you all in this time of great sorrow. I loved my brother very much and always will.
Love Robert Graham
Thomas Graham
November 2, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Tammy Graham
November 1, 2008
Grampy...gone too soon. We miss you so much but we are sure you and MJ are having a good old time. You will live on forever in our hearts and our memories. We will love you always. Tammy, Johnny, and ALL the kids
Makayla Bavasso
October 30, 2008
I loved John Wesley Kerr Graham because he was my grandfather plus he loved me. Everyday he would boink me I would wine and cry. Thank you for reading this. BY MAKAYLA BAVASSO
Dale Graham
October 29, 2008
Aunt Janet,Cousins and family,
We would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. Words cannot express how much he will be sadly missed. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. All our Love ~ Dale, Carrie, Taylor, and Carter Graham
Michelle Valardo
October 29, 2008
Aunt Janet,Cousins JIll,Johnny and families:
We were all shocked and saddened by Uncle John's passing.Words cannot express the deepest sympathy we feel for you all.Our sincerest condolences.
May God Bless You All
Love and Prayers
MIchelle,Brian,Vienna Valardo
Melissa (Kennedy) Wigand
October 27, 2008
Janet, Jill & John,
We send our love and prayers to all of your over the loss of your husband and father. He will be deeply missed.
Brian & Melissa (Kennedy) Wigand &
Family
Linda Campanini
October 26, 2008
Mrs. Graham, Jill and John:
I can not tell you how awful we feel about the death of your husband, father. He was a warm and wonderful person. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong - with our love Linda, James-Owen and Jalyn Campanini
Jean Kennedy
October 25, 2008
To the Graham family,
Gary and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to all of you. You and your family our in our prayers. He will be sadly miss by all.
All our Love and Prayers
Jean & Gary Kennedy
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