Obituary of Byrnel Everett Graham

Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, Byrnel Everett Graham of Strathroy, passed away in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Barbara Graham-Sheeler and the late Phyllis Audrey Nichol (2001). Loving father of Steve (Audrey) of North Bay and Janet (Steve) Carfagnini of Stratford, also Mark (Diana) of Drumheller, Lisa (Mark) of Colchester, Ryan (Debbie) and Dean (Kristy) both of Leamington. Cherished grandpa of 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dearly missed by his siblings June, Doris (Gord) Tollefson, Pauline (Jack) Eizenga, Kaye (late Grant) Jeffrey, Lorraine (John) Armitage and Paul (Janice); brother in law of Francis (Shirley) Cadotte, Shurley (Janet) Cadotte, Pete (Cam) Cadotte, and Paul (Joanne) Cadotte. Survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph (1958) and Amelia (1991) Graham and his brother Johnny (2004). Byrnel worked his way up to Operational Manager for Texaco and Esso until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of Kinsmen Club of North Bay and past Governor of District 8. Past Master Nipissing Lodge 420 and Havelock Lodge 236. 32nd Degree Scottish Rite. Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Friday July 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Masonic Service at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Living Hope Church, Lucan (formerly Lucan Christian Revival Centre) on Saturday July 19, 2014 at 11 a.m with Pastor Brad Sumner officiating. Visitation in the church 1 hour prior. Interment in Bethesda Cemetery, Moorefield. In memory of Byrnel, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.