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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GRAHAM, William O. - 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.
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