Graham, John “Mac”
October 20, 1927 - December 11, 2013
GRAHAM, John “Mac” MacIntyre – passed away at Lambton Meadowview, Petrolia on Wednesday December 11, 2013 at the age of 86. Mac will be spending Christmas with Jesus in the arms of his predeceased loving wife Velma (2012) and predeceased son Wilfred (1962). Mac and Velma were married for sixty two years. The family who will mourn Mac and cherish their loving memories include their children Sandra (Jim) Brennan, Roxanne (Doug) Dobbs, Margaret (Jim) Scales, Harold (Sandra) Graham and Keith (Tracy) Graham. Grandchildren are Julie (Shawn) Jackson, Lisa (Steve) McGrail, Kellie (Nick) DiNiro, Christopher (Christine) Scales, Ryan (Noranda) Dobbs, Tyler (Shana) Dobbs, Madison Graham. There are 10 great grandchildren to share memories and stories. He is survived by his brother Robert Graham and sister Christine (Darryl) Mitchell and his brothers-in-law Ken and Jack (Bea) Arnold and sister-in-law Audrey Arnold. Mac was predeceased by his parents Elva and Stanley Graham and stepmother Marie Leitch, his great-granddaughter Kylie McGrail (2004) and brothers-in-law Harold and Jim Arnold and sister-in-law Shirley. Mac’s life centered around his family and community. He was on Moore Township Council during the 1970’s and 1980’s and also represented the municipality at the county level as Deputy Reeve. Mac was very active with the Parks Board, the Moore Agricultural Society, Brigden Optimist Club, Petrolia Golf and Curling Club and was a member of the Leopold Masonic Lodge No. 397 Brigden for over fifty years. Mac worked as an Instrument Mechanic for Imperial Oil for approximately 30 years and was the president of the annuity club after retirement. When retired, Mac was able to pursue his true love, farming and raising Champion Limousin cattle. He was successful in producing many champions locally and at the Royal Winter Fair. Mac loved animals and was known for always having a dog companion in his farm vehicle. His latest buddies, Poly and Phoebe visited him in the nursing home at least twice a week and will miss their best friend, the residents of the home and their car rides to Petrolia.
Mac was never a follower and always a leader who jumped into everything he did with both feet, mom never complained. Recently Mac’s mantra has been “if there is anything you want to do, do it now, before it is too late”.
VISITATION
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Brigden, on Tuesday December 17, 2013 from 5-8pm.
MASONIC SERVICE
A Masonic Lodge service is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:45pm.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday December 18, 2013 at 11:00 am from the funeral home. Rev. Joanne Symington officiating. Interment Black Creek Cemetery.
DONATIONS
In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sarnia Humane Society would be appreciated.
Enter your Condolence below
Condolences (8)
A Guide to Death Care in Ontario
Sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. I fondly remember the entertaining , interesting visits with Mac and Harold at the Limousin cattle events over the years. He was a unique , one-of-a-kind person with a great sense of humour who will be missed.
Mac was a neighbour to the Pierce family for many years. Our deepest sympathy to the family, and may your memories of the good times comfort you in your grief.
We are sorry to hear the passing of Mac.He had a great sense of humor and was a very pleasant person to talk to. Condolences from our family to yours.
I was sorry to read of your father’s death and wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all the family.
Dori (Lumley) Cotter
Thanks Mac for always being our friend,our kids just loved seeing you drive in the lane way and seeing the cats come running everyday.You will truly be missed and have been missed in the last few years.Thinking of all your family in this difficult time.Brenda(Mills)O’Mara,Paul,Sarah,Curtis O’Mara
Thinking of the graham family at this time .We had a lot of fun with Mac and family showing limousin cattle over the years .rip Mac The mcbriens Ridgetown
Margaret and Jim and Families, thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sorry for your loss! Ron and Maureen Bailey and Family
Sandra, Roxanne, Marg, Harold, and all your spouses and families
Extending sincere condolences on the loss of your Father and Grandfather. He was one of a kind and I miss both he and Velma they were a big part of my life and a great support when Roger died.