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Robert McGraw Obituary

McGraw, Robert BRATTLEBORO / GEORGIA, Vt. Robert Emmett McGraw, 62, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 8, 2014 at his home in Brattleboro. Bob was born in Albany, N.Y. on September 25, 1951, the son of Joseph and Margaret ( Egan ) McGraw. He graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany and attended St. Michael's College in Colchester. Bob served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman, and was stationed in Korea in the early 1970's. He was married in 1973 to Martha Corning. They resided in Georgia for many years. Bob was a member of the Burlington Police Department and a Detective for the Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office where he worked for a combined 20 years of service. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Bob is survived by his daughter, Meghan Turner and her husband, Samuel of Gray, Maine; his former wife, Martha McGraw of Georgia; and his brothers and sisters and spouses, Joseph and Karen McGraw of Wayland, Mass., Kathleen and Michael Kelly of Selkirk, N.Y., Thomas and Corky McGraw of Slingerlands, N.Y., Martha and Cornelius Murray of Albany, N.Y., Kevin and Julia McGraw of Guilderland, N.Y. and Mark and Tammy McGraw of Fairfax Station, Va., by many nieces and nephews and was beloved by the entire Corning family. Bob's greatest gifts to his family and friends were his love of family, sense of humor, and his obsession with R&B and soul music. He had style, was always well-dressed and danced like James Brown. He lit up every room he entered and always greeted you with a big smile. You will be missed, Muggsy. A Service of Celebration will be held on Saturday February 15, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, located at 29 Congress Street, St. Albans, VT. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers Bob's family asks that you please consider helping the Burlington Emergency Shelter, 89 North Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or to the VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service, 215 North Main Street, White River Jct., VT 05009. Online condolences may be made to minorfh.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert McGraw

18 Entries

Alice Fitzpatrick

February 21, 2014

To the McGraw clan, I am so stunned and saddened by this news. I have such great memories of you all at your home on North Pine. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.

Rich McGlone

February 20, 2014

My condolences to Bob's entire family. As another Pine Hills neighbor and classmate at VI, I have many memories of Bob, who was just an unforgettable presence in our lives growing up. People loved his brash sense of humor and outgoing personality and he was vey popular with the guys and girls. I also remember his competitive spirit; he was a good athlete at any sport he tried.Farewell and rest in peace Bobby.

Maureen Sullivan

February 19, 2014

Martha, Kathy and Family,
Bobby had a huge spirit and I enjoyed him so much. I really only knew him over the last 15 to 20 yrs but I heard his earlier stories and, boy was he funny at times. I most remember his big white smile and how much he adored his daughter. He has moved on to an easier life.
Sending love and light to all of you. Peace, peace, peace.

Dave Wakefield

February 18, 2014

I remember fondly Bobby's great humor, and am reminded of the short poem he inscribed in our 1969 VI yearbook...suffice to say it alluded to St. Patrick's Day and McNally's Tavern...rest in peace friend, and raise a green beer to for me!

Andy George

February 18, 2014

We were friends at VI and he was definitely a personality to be remembered and missed. My best wishes to his family

February 17, 2014

To Martha & Meghan, Joe, Kathy, Tom, Martha, Kevin and Mark - I just wanted you to know how deeply saddened I was by Bob's passing.

CJ Keegan

Rich (Dick) Kuebler

February 16, 2014

I was a friend of Bob's back at VI and although I was at VI for only 2 years I recall some good times we had together. Sorry for your loss.

Gregory Finkell

February 14, 2014

Bobby was a great childhood friend. We lost contact after the first year of high school, but boy did we have a fun (almost Huckleberry Finn type) time before that! He had a compelling laugh, and was always smiling and joking--and he never used biting humor or sarcasm. As my brother Karl has added here, we used to play sports all of the time in the Pine Hills; and we played on the same Slingerlands baseball team, where he was an excellent catcher. I also fondly recall being his early adviser in matters of girls/love (to extent that such is extant at ages 11-13!) By the way, I was there when Bob Haggerty Sr. named him Mugsy McGraw; and Bobby embraced the moniker warmly. He was a dear, wonderful person.

Karl Finkell

February 14, 2014

I have fond memories of a period in my childhood when Bobby and Kevin McGraw along with George Barthlemas, my brother, Greg and I played football in the McGraw's backyard almost every day. My deepest sympathy to Bob's wife and daughter and to the McGraw family.

Marianne Daniels Bross

February 14, 2014

I remember Bob as being such a fun, friendly guy at V.I. My condolences to the entire McGraw family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace.

Rob & Cele Goodwin

February 13, 2014

Martha & Meghan,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Rob and Cele

Joan Haggerty Noonan

February 13, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the entire McGraw family. I remember Bobby as a friendly, funny guy. I will keep your entire family in my prayers. Joan Haggerty Noonan

Kevin McCann

February 13, 2014

Condolences to all....Bob was a funny and great kid from a great family.

February 13, 2014

We extend our sympathy to you Martha and Meghan. So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda and Phil

February 13, 2014

His smile, intellect, and bright sense of humor were infectious. Condolences to his daughter, Meghan, the extended McGraw family, and all the Cornings. Rest in peace, Bobby. We will miss you.
Bob Haggerty

February 13, 2014

I grew up in the Pine Hills with Bob and was in the same V.I. Class. He was one of the funniest kids I knew. I have many great memories of Bob especially when we toured Europe together in 1968. And yes, I can remember Bob being a "soul man" in the hippie sixties!
Dennis McCann

Burlington Police

February 13, 2014

On behalf of the men and women of the Burlington Police Department, thank you for your service, Bob. To Bob's family, he will always be remembered as the tradition lives on at BPD. He was a valuable contributor to VT law enforcement and the safety of our communities. He will be missed.

Mike McKinley

February 13, 2014

Many fond memories of VI and working together at St. Peter's while in high school. My condolences to Tom and the rest of Mug's family.

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