Obituary of Everett Steadman Graham

GRAHAM, Everett Steadman - At Bluewater Health, Palliative Care, on Saturday, January 12, 2008, Everett died peacefully at the age of 82, with his beloved wife, Doris, of 62 years by his side. Loving father of Barbara (Bruce) Wilcox of Orangeville and Carolyn Graham of Toronto. Much loved “grampa” of Mark, Luke and Sarah Wilcox and Jeremy Bonk. Dear brother of Lloyd (Evelyn) Graham of Toronto. Predeceased by his parents Ford and Lena Graham. Everett attended the University of Alberta where he graduated as a Chemical Engineer and was employed with Polysar for many years until his retirement from BASF in 1990. He was an active member of Central United Church, a member of Huron Oaks Golf Club and curled with the Sarnia Curling Club. Everett had a passion for travelling the world. Friends will be received at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Central United Church on Wednesday, January 16th at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gary Carruthers and Rev. Dr. Don Lockett officiating. Cremation to follow with a private family interment at Lakeview Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Central United Church, Maintenance Fund, 220 George St., Sarnia N7T 4N9, or the new St. Joseph’s Hospice, c/o St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, 110 Water St., Sarnia N7T 5T3. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Everett Graham in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.