John Graham
Born In: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed in: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
GRAHAM, John A. “Jack†– 83, of Parrsboro, Cumberland Co. passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill. Born in Fox Point, he was a son of the late James R. and Vivian (Allen) Graham. He was a veteran of World War II serving overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. Jack was a graduate of Dalhousie University graduating with a B.Sc. and Education. He was Supervisor of Schools in Parrsboro for 26 years, retiring in 1983. He was very active in his community having served in numerous capacities for many organizations. He enjoyed watching baseball, hunting, fishing, gardening and playing cards. He is survived by his wife, the former Naomi Lovatt; daughter, Ann Francis (Rory), Charlottetown, PEI; son, Gordon (Stephanie), Lunenburg; a sister, Jean Thorpe (Bill), Dartmouth; a brother, Robert (Chris), Parksville, BC; six grandchildren; Adam Francis, Toronto; Graeme Francis, Austin, TX, and Carmen Francis, Ottawa; Jocelyn, Shannon and Robin Graham, all of Lunenburg. He was predeceased by sisters, Ruth, Rae, Helen, Eleanor; brothers, Harleigh, Charles in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. on Thursday [October 8, 2009] at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday [October 9, 2009] at St. George’s Anglican Church, Rev. Tory Byrne officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. George’s Church or to a charity of choice. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com


