DR.WILLIAM GRAHAM

DR. WILLIAM GRAHAM Dr. William Malcolm Graham known to many simply as “Doc Bill”, born March 27, 1923, died peacefully in his sleep at home on August 23, 2016. Predeceased by his father and mother Dr. Foster Graham and Nyhl (Hetherington). Also predeceased by his wife Evelyn (1978). He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Sheila; children William, Robert (Wendy), Heather (Robert LeCraw) and Mary Rose (Keith Finley); grandchildren Christa (Mike), Robin (Paul), Philip (Elizabeth), Dawn, Meghan, Katherine and Sarah; and great-grandchildren Evelyn and Amelia Graham. “Doc Bill” lived all of his life in Fenelon Falls and Sturgeon Point. As a physician and surgeon, he practiced medicine in both private (until 1980) and later hospital practice at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay for 50 years. He was always proud to meet someone and later say, “That was one of my babies.” He was also a farmer and enjoyed raising and caring for his cattle on the family farm just about as much as he enjoyed caring for his patients. He was a longstanding member of the Masonic Lodge, a very active member of the Rotarian and served on the board of FAILA. He was a philanthropist, a cousin and a friend. The family would like to express thanks to the Lindsay Access Centre, Palliative Care nurse Shannon and Dr. Ready for all their help in keeping Bill at home. Visitation will be held at Jardine Funeral Home, Cremation & Tribute Centre in Fenelon Falls on Friday, August 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at Fenelon Falls United Church, Saturday, August 27th, at 1 p.m. with interment at the Fenelon Falls Cemetery immediately following the service. Tea will be served in the church after the interment. Memorial donations to the Fenelon Falls United Church or other charity of your choice are welcome. To leave an online condolence, make a memorial donation or light a memorial candle, please visit: www.jardinefuneralhome.com