John Irwin Graves
1921-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John I. Graves of
Black River, loving husband of Marjorie (O’Donnell) Graves,
announces his passing which occurred on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at
Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing. Born in Saint John on February 28,
1921, he was a son of the late Harry S. and Letitia (Moore)
Graves.
John was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in
Canada in 1939. He served overseas from 1943-1945 with the R.C.A.M.C.
He retired from the Lancaster D.V.A. Hospital after 36 years of
service in 1982. He served as a Warden and on the Vestry of St. Thomas
Church, Black River.
In addition to his wife, John will be missed by two
daughters: Judith Walsh (Ken) of Black River and Kathy Baxter (Wayne)
of Baxters Corner; Three sons: John Graves (Donna), Douglas Graves
(Sandra) and Barry all of Black River; thirteen grandchildren; fifteen
great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, three sisters: Lillian
Whitney, Sophia Little, Nina Grant and Iva Little; and two brothers,
Tom Graves and Bob Graves.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with
visitation on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The Royal
Canadian Legion veteran tribute service will be held during visitation
at 7:00 pm. A celebration of John’s life will be held on
Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM from Brenan’s Funeral
Home Chapel. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Thomas
Anglican Church Cemetery, Black River. For those who wish,
remembrances may be made to Parish of Fundy and the Lakes (St. Thomas
Anglican Church) or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Irwin Graves 19212018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
