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WILLIAM O. GRAHAM
Born: May 09, 1933
Date of Passing: Feb 26, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM O. GRAHAM May 9, 1933 - February 26, 2015 It is with great sadness and loving memories that the family of Bill Graham announces his passing at the HSC in Winnipeg at the age of 81. He was predeceased by his parents Mearl and Mary Graham, two sisters Joan and Ethel, and son Alan. Bill leaves to mourn, his wife and companion of 59 years Eileen (Meredith), two sons Jeffrey and Gregory and grandchildren Conan, Brendan and Caitlin. Bill had a long and distinguished career in the R.C.A.F spanning 46 years as an Air Traffic Controller. Joining the R.C.A.F at 17, his career took him to many destinations including France, CFS Alert, Germany and the final sailing of Canada's Last Aircraft Carrier, HMCS Bonaventure, of which he said was his most memorable time serving. After 38 years in the regular force, Bill served an additional eight years with the R.C.A.F Air Cadet Corps in Winnipeg and as an A.T.C in Gimli, MB at the Glider School. The tower in Gimli was renamed in his honour in 2003 as the "WO Graham Tower" for his distinguished service. His military decorations include the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal, Canadian Forces Decoration with 3 clasps and the NATO Service Medal. Bill will be remembered by his family and friends alike for his good nature, generosity and amazing sense of humour. Sincere and heartfelt thanks to the staff of the HSC for their wonderful care throughout his stay with a very special thanks to Jim and Cathy Creran of Winnipeg for the extra concern and love given to their Uncle Bill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of ones choice or to the Manitoba Air Cadet League Trust Fund, Air Cadet League of Canada, MB Inc., Suite 153, P.O. Box 17000 Station Forces, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. www.chapellawn.ca 204- 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 03, 2015
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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My condolences to Jeff and Greg. Hope you are both doing well. Your cousin, Ken Graham, Aurora, Ontario. - Posted by: Ken Graham (Cousin) on: Mar 15, 2015
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Until we meet again, Grampy. I love you & I miss you. More than you know. - Posted by: Brendan Graham (Grandson ) on: Mar 13, 2015
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My deepest condolences to the Graham family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Marcia Beare (Friend) on: Mar 04, 2015
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I worked with Bill during his many years with Air Cadet Program. You could always find Bill playing the gruff, grouchy, old guy former Chief Warrant Officer, laying into some young officer for doing some silly thing that young officers do. He'd give them a hard time and have them shaking in their boots. He'd never yell or even raise his voice, but all the while letting them know that that sort of behaviour was unacceptable. It was great to watch him in action. He would never stumble in his speech or say a word out of place; it was as if he had rehearsed it to perfection. Then, while you were standing there watching him, he'd turn to you with a twinkle in his eye and wink at you; and in that second you know that sometime in his career he'd probably done the same silly thing and probably been on the receiving end of that same lecture. Bill, I thank you for all that you taught me. - Posted by: Scott Cameron (Military Co-worker) on: Mar 04, 2015
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A true gentleman who will always be in our hearts, love to Eileen, Greg and Jeff. Will call soon, so very sorry for your great loss. love, Al and Heather Carter - Posted by: Heather and Al Carter (Old friends from the Miramichi) on: Mar 04, 2015
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Condolences to Eileen and family. Bill was one of the greatest neighbours anyone could have. Generous with his time and talent and like a father to everyone. Sorry that we cannot be there to share your grief, but please know that we are thinking of you and hope that memories will sustain you. - Posted by: Mike and Louise Perles (Friends) on: Mar 03, 2015
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My deepest condolences to Eileen and family. It is a very sad and difficult time, but wonderful memories will help ease the pain. Thinking of you. - Posted by: Deborah Beare (Jeff's partner) on: Mar 03, 2015
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I will always remember our visits. You will truly be missed. Love always and never forgotten. - Posted by: Tracy Edgar (great neice) on: Mar 03, 2015
