ROCKFIELD - James Stanley Graham, 97, of Rockfield, Pictou County, passed away February 17, 2007, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Rockfield, he was a son of the late Albert E. and Mary J. (MacLeod) Graham. A farmer all his life, Stanley was an active member of West River Presbyterian Church, Durham. He had been an elder from 1952-1990, and served as Clerk of Session from 1978-1990. He was also a choir member and former Superintendent of Sunday School. Charitable work was very important to Stanley, and he was recognized by The United Way for his many years of work and support. He was also a life member of the Canadian Bible Society. A descendant of the Graham family that had first settled Rockfield in 1817, Stanley had a great love of genealogy. He was a life member of the Clan MacLeod Society, and had served as its Secretary-Treasurer. He was the author of several local history books, and his vast knowledge of the community was a great source of information for people from all over North America. Stanley was the last surviving member of his immediate family, and is survived by several cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Calvin; sisters, Katherine, and Mary in infancy. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday from West River Presbyterian Church, Durham, with Mrs. Jessie Johnson officiating. Donations in his memory may be made to the West River Presbyterian Church, the V.O.N., or a charity of your choice.