CUNNINGHAM, ELYNOR (GRAHAM) With deep sorrow the Graham family announces the passing of their sister, Elynor (Graham) Cunningham, wife of the late Harold Cunningham of Saint John, occurred on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on 9 July 1921, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Hazel (Campbell) Graham, of Fredericton. Elynor received her nurse's training at the Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, and worked there for a while before going to the Royal Montreal Hospital for further nursing education. Subsequently, she and her husband Harold, moved to Santa Barbara, California where they lived for thirty years. Elynor held the position of head nurse for many years, before accepting the position of Director at a Santa Barbara retirement home, Casa Dorinda. She did extensive work with the Spanish missions. Upon the death of her husband, she retired and returned to her hometown of Fredericton. Known as "Irish" for her flaming red hair, Elynor was well-loved by the many people she met and worked with. For the last twenty years, she had a strong interest in the arts and in oil painting and she shared her musical talents in volunteer work with the residents of Pine Grove. Her love of animals made her an avid supporter of the SPCA and Wildlife Federation. Strongly devoted to her Catholic faith, Elynor was very active at St. Dunstan's Parish where she served as sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, funeral assistant, RCIA leader and was a member of the CWL. Elynor was particularly respected by the many priests toward whom she held a special devotion, and who were treated regularly by her warm hospitality and delicious cuisine. Elynor is survived by her sisters, Doris (Graham) Fury and Marguerite (Graham) Rioux; and her brother, Jack Graham; sister-in-law, Jeannine (Roy) Graham and brother-in-law, Al Rioux; and numerous nephews and nieces. Elynor was predeceased by brother, Bill Graham; sister-in-law, Dolly Graham and brother-in-law, Kenneth Fury. Visitation will take place at Funeral McAdam's Select Community Home on Thursday, May 15 from 7 to 9 pm and Friday, May 16 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Dunstan's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 12 noon with Rev. Gerald White as celebrant. Interment will take place at the Hermitage Cemetery. The family's request and in keeping with Elynor's deep devotion to priests, remembrances may be made to the Seminarian Fund c/o St. Dunstan's Parish, Fredericton. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ronald Murphy and all the nurses at 4NW, and all those who have assisted in the pastoral care of Elynor during her time at hospital. Please keep her in your prayers. www.mcadamsfh.com (458-9170)