1924
2010
Graham, Ronald J. – 86, of Sackville/Bedford N.S., died Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 peacefully at home. Born in Debert N.S., he was the son of the late John A. and Beulah (Geldart) Graham. He served overseas in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War on HMC ships Nene, Charlotttetown and Swansea, including the Murmansk run. During his service on HMCS Nene, one of the Canadian Frigates of the 9th Escort Group, the crew was tasked with the responsibility for the safe escort of 15 U-Boats intercepted at the end of the war, the largest U-boat surrender of the war. He joined the Meteorological Service of Canada in December 1945; worked in various positions in Truro, Moncton and Bedford. He especially enjoyed his work on Sable Island and the Churchill Falls Power project. He retired from the Department of Environment as Superintendent of Station Operations, Atlantic Region in December 1980. He was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church, a Life Member of the Debert Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and served as Commanding Officer of the Truro Sea Cadet Corps.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mollie (Millard); children Carol MacDougald, Bedford; Tim (Maureen), Bedford; Mary, Middle Sackville; Kristen (Paul) Soulier, Colorado Springs; grandchildren Jane MacDougald (Richard Clark), Halifax; Nicholas, Quinn and Eillish Graham, Bedford; Matthew, Bethany and Ryan Dunn, Sackville; Emilie and Lily Soulier, Colorado Springs; two brothers, Robert, Manotick, Ontario and Bill (Joyce) of Peterborough, Ontario; one sister, Ellen(George) Brown of Hampton, N.B. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jim, Moncton, N.B. and Glenn, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of A.L.Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth. A memorial service will be held at Bedford Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 7th at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Bob Ohsberg, Rev. Dr. Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse, and Rev. Dr. Ron MacLean officiating. No visitation at Ron's request.
Family flowers only.
Donations may be made to Bedford Baptist Memorial Fund or the Canadian Diabetes Association (Camp Fund for Children)
The family would like to extend special thanks to the home care workers and VON for their dedicated in-home services during the past year. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit www.mattatallfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
17 Entries
December 16, 2010
Dear Mollie and family:
We just heard about Ron's passing when online this morning. Percy and I extend our sincerest sympathy to you all. I will remember Ron as a gentleman and a "gentle man". I am very happy to have had the opportunity to meet him through my father Walter Elliott. Ron's care and concern for my dad when he was not well was so appreciated by our family. I have enjoyed both phone calls and e-mails from Ron and he always brought a smile to my face. Rest in Peace, Ron. Mollie and family...our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Linda (Elliott) and Percy Delaney, Debert, NS
December 11, 2010
Dear Mrs. Graham and family,
I was deeply saddened by the passing of Ron. I feel very grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to spend time with him and your family. He will forever be in my heart as I sincerely loved spending time with him and being there for him.
My deepest sympathies to you and all of your family.
MC Gallien or Marie-Carole as Ron dearly insisted on calling me.
December 8, 2010
Dear Mollie & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ron's passing.Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.May you always keep the cherished memories of Ron in your heart. Janice & Brent Olsen
December 7, 2010
Uncle Ron will be greatly missed, seeing him and uncle Gordon march together on Remembrance Day was awsome,your all in my mind god bless John Michael Graham
December 7, 2010
cheryl rogers
Dear Mary and family: I just received the news today that your father passed away. I am so sorry to hear and please know that my heart goes out to you. May all the memories you have shared with your Dad be forever in your heart. My sincere sympathy. Cheryl Rogers
December 7, 2010
Dear Tim and family, so very sorry about your dad. We are thinking of you all.
With kindest regards
Jamila, John and Olivia MacDonald
December 7, 2010
Barbara Ward
Dear Mollie and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this time.Would be with you today only
we are in Cape Breton.
We were so priviledged to have known
Ron. What a beautiful spirit he had.What a wonderful friend and neighbour he
was to us.He was a grandfather figure
to the boys when they were young.He
was a true gentleman and a real earth
angel.Praying God will keep you all in his care.Love and prayers.
Barbara and Bill Ward
December 6, 2010
My very proudest moment in uniform was marching along side my Uncle Ron (and my uncle Gordon McCully) during the Remembrance Day Service in Debert one year....what an honor that was ! Something I will never forget. May you find comfort thru family & friends during this most difficult time....
Betti Jane Graham
December 6, 2010
Dear Mollie and Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of a wonderful man. I had the great pleasure of working with Ron for his last few years at the Bedford office. He was a gente man and always a gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Merlin and Ann MacAulay
December 6, 2010
Mary, I was very sad to hear about your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Kathy (Burton) MacNeil
December 6, 2010
Jean and Butch Pelrine
Dear Mary and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
We hope your great memories will help you through this difficult time .
Take Care
December 6, 2010
Dear Molly and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss. May your memories comfort you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Don and Marilyn MacNeil
December 6, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We know this past year has been a difficult one for both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mollie and your family. Wish we could be there with you.
Most sincerely
David and Millie Dewar
(Anderson, IN)
December 6, 2010
Dear Mollie and Family~Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers .May your great memories of life with Ron be a comfort to you at this time.
I will miss our infrequent but long and oh, so interesting telephone conversations. Lois Hall.
December 6, 2010
Dear Mollie and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your recent loss. Ron was a wonderful neighbor and always had time for a chat with two little boys (now men), their parents and also with Nora's parents over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Nora, Brian, Jared & Jordan Neilan (Lower Sackville, NS)
December 6, 2010
Dear Mollie and Family;
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. As he crosses the bar; we hope the wonderful memories that you and Ronald have made made together will help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Atlantic Chief & Petty Officers Assocation
December 6, 2010
Henry and Jean Ellsworth
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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