Ted Graham
Died: January 12, 2017 | Place: Victoria Hospital, London
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GRAHAM, Ted….
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, Ted Graham in his 70th year. Beloved husband to Nancy (Walker) Graham. Proud father to Marieke Graham and her husband Brad Ondrovcik, Jenna Graham and Kate Graham and her fiancé Shane Little. Loving Granddad to Charles Edward and Seeger James. Dear son-in-law to Audrey McKee and husband Jim, brother-in-law to Fran Schneider and her husband Ron, Barb Walters and her husband Rob, Brian Walker and his wife Marilyn and Bruce Walker and his wife Lynne. Godfather to Edward Hutchings. Beloved son to the late Adelin and Curly. Ted was a true renaissance man, passionate and kind. He was a world traveler, from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the heart of the cave systems of Tennessee. He will be remembered for his kindness through the friends he made wherever he went. He believed in tradition and honouring his country, but most importantly he loved his family. There will never be another Ted Graham. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Victoria Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 1pm. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Dear Nancy and Family,
Our most heartfelt sympathies in this time of your great loss.
Cyndy and Art
Ted’s neighbourly charm was contagious. He contributed greatly to helping my family feel welcome when they first moved on to McKenzie Ave. over 20 years ago. He and I started having longer chats when I was in high school and he was in his fifties. He always respected my point of view as an equal dispite our age gap. We discussed politics dispite our different beliefs. He inspired me to study military history through his stories of service and generous gifts to me of memorabilia and signed books. My deepest condolences go out to Nancy and the family.
Marieke and family. We are very sorry for your loss. Ted was a great person.
My deepest sympathies to Ted’s family and friends at this time.
To Nancy, Jenna, Kate, Marieke, Brad, Charles and Seeger; we are so deeply sorry for your loss of this great man. We are thinking of all of you and grateful for some wonderful memories.
Marieke and family:
Our condolences to you during this difficult transition and real loss. It is tragic to lose someone so close. May you find comfort in your continued love for each other.
It is with great sadness I heard of Ted’s passing. My thoughts and prayers for Nancy and the family. Ted was a great officer of the Elgin Regiment and a finer man!
We didn’t know Ted very well but from all the wonderful things we’ve heard over the years, we know he was a very special person. We know you were very proud of him and that he was a good and loving person.
Fran & Frank Farrell
“It was a good year, a good troop, many tanks.” This is what Lt Ted Graham had written on my mug when we changed troops. I also had the privilege of carrying his family sword while I was in the Guidon Party. May you rest in peace Sir. Many tanks for allowing me to serve with a true officer and a gentleman.
Our sincere condolences. I am glad I had the opportunity to visit with him last spring. Such a cool guy.
Mike Morlock
Sending love and support to you and your family.
Dear Marieke, Brad, Charles and Seeger both of us are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father and grandfather. Condolences also sent to the rest of your family. Enjoy all of the Beautiful and fun filled memories that you all shared with Ted. After only have had the opportunity to meet Ted on the occasion of your wedding celebration we truly feel that he was a wonderful man. God Bless.
Graham clan, please accept our deepest condolences with love. We share your sorrow, celebrate the remembrance of a life well-lived, and offer you our support. Ted was indeed a true renaissance man, passionate and kind, who deeply loved his family. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. We fondly recall an election night chat with Ted at a local eatery that spilled beyond our table as he effortlessly engaged anyone within earshot. It was a delightful encounter that we often fondly recall.
Ted was a warm, loving and caring man. I only have the fondest of memories of him sharing his stories and welcoming me into his family as though I was his 4th daughter. He will be greatly missed but he will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies and all of my love go out to Kate & Shane, Nancy , Jenna and Marieke & family during this time.
Marieke, Brad & family,
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Humbug
While I knew Ted best in the earlier years of my life, I will always remember him as a kind, thoughtful, caring, and intelligent person – qualities he shared openly with everyone and ones reflected so clearly in his children. I’m grateful to have been, in a way, part of his extended family and my thoughts are with all those close to him.
I was very privileged to know Ted, he was a great Officer and a Gentleman. From the photos I see a fantastic father. He would always remember who people were and reflect on past times with a smile and glimmer in his eye. I wish I was in the local area to meet and share thought on Ted. May he rest in peace and as his family please remember all the people Ted has brought joy two. So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Ted was such a wonderful and gentle man. His sense of humour was infectious, his imagination boundless, his love of life constant. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
Sorry for your loss, Nancy.
We miss you at band.
Nancy, what sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Dear Nancy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies,
Alan and Judy
I was not fortunately to meet Ted but have gotten to know Nancy very well through the New Horizons Band. She’s been an ally and a friend, a travel mate to Italy, and I’m saddened by Ted’s passing. My heart goes out to her, her daughters, and grandchildren.
Even though we have grown apart it felt just like the good times on Mckenzie Ave when we were privileged to call you and Nancy and the kids our neighbours. Good diners, good talks, good causes (remember the aggressive dog uprising?) We’ll miss you!
Kate – I was so sad to hear the news of your Dad’s passing, and wish to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. My heart is with you at this time!
When I first heard the news, a few memories swam around in my head of your Dad, and there are two that stick out the most, for whatever reason: one is of pickles-just pickles haha-I think we were looking for a snack in your fridge in the summer one day and you said something to the effect of “all we have is pickles, Dad is obsessed with pickling things” and there were jars and jars of pickles…you were probably in on it too, it sounded like a serious business at the time.
The other memory is a dinner that your Dad took us out for and you guys loved the indian place on richmond just before Dundas. House of India I think. Anyway I don’t remember any particular part of the conversation that night, I just recall thinking how cool and cultured your Dad was, to be taking us for Indian Food, and for knowing what everything was called! It impressed me, and I thought you were so lucky, because my Dad would have never thought to take me somewhere so exotic, let alone it be one of his favourite places!
I hope you and the family find strength and healing through the love sent from friends and family during this difficult time. <3
Jenna and family,
We are so sorry for the passing of your father. Know that your friends and family are here for you in this difficult time, and whenever you need us.
Dear Nancy, Jenna, Kate, and Marieke,
We just learned of Ted’s passing, and are so sorry to hear this. We remember him with a smile on his face as he brought Jenna and Kate to Tecumseh, and his friendliness to everyone. Our deepest sympathy.
Karen and John Dickie
Dear Marieke and family, I was so sad to hear of Ted, what a loss. I remember Ted as a little girl, and his warmth, kindness and creativity. What a wonderful father to have and person to go through life with. Thinking of you, love Emily (nee Page)