Obituary of Terry Allen Graham

The death of Terry Allen Graham of Saint John, husband of Michele “Shelly” (Ryan) Graham occurred on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on May 25, 1958 at Saint John, he was the son of Mary (Downing) Graham and the late Walter Graham. Before joining the Saint John Fire Department, Terry worked as a bartender with the Fairvale Tavern in Saint John and the Hilltop Pub in Fredericton while attending St. Thomas University. He has been a member of the Saint John Fire Department since 1980, and was a proud and active member of the International Fire Fighters Association Local 771, holding several committee positions, especially the Political Action Committee with which he worked tirelessly. Terry was also Vice-President of the Saint John District Labour Council, and he loved his Plumweseep Ranch House in Sussex and the Dipper Harbour Camp. An active and loving husband, father, son, and neighbour, Terry was always willing to help and assist others; even in his death, he gave the gift of life to others. He will be sadly missed by both families … his family at home, and his brother and sister fire fighters. In addition to his wife and to his mother, Terry is survived by his children, Jennifer (Rick Given) of Saint John, and Joshua, Sara, and Patrick at home; brothers, Walter (Nancy) of St. George and Kevin (Melanie) of Bloomfield; sister, Mary Lou Graham of St. Stephen; his parents-in-law George & Rose Ryan of Saint John; his brothers and sisters-in-law Libby and Peter McLeod, Danny & Rose Ryan, and Timmy & Jane Ryan, all of Saint John; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. “When the last bell tolls–” Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday & Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 AM from St. Pius X Church, 316 Somerset Street. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Saint John Fire Fighters Historical Society, or any charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.