ELWOOD GRAHAM, HOULTON – Elwood Graham, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at a Houlton long term care facility. He was born April 15, 1928, in Houlton, the son of William and Verda (Varney) Graham.
Elwood grew up in Houlton. He married Geraldine Hersey and together they would raise three sons. Elwood was employed by Houlton SAD 29 as a custodian for many years. He enjoyed fishing horses and loved hunting, as well as spending time with the family at Conroy Lake in Monticello. Elwood was a longtime member of the Odd Fellows of Houlton.
He is survived by two sons, Gary Graham and his wife, Marie Mallet of Dixmont, Roger Graham and his wife, Salli of Houlton; a daughter-in-law, Susan Graham of Houlton; five grandchildren, Ian, Heather, Dustin, Sarah, Jessica; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Graham of Hollis; a sister, Frances Jay of Milo; and a special friend, Joyce Blake of Houlton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Graham; a son, William Graham; a granddaughter, Kendra Graham; and a brother-in-law, Robert Jay.
Services were held Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Dunn Funeral Home. The Rev. Kevin Hatch officiated. Committal services for Elwood and his son, William, will take place 10AM Monday, June 11, 2018, at Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton. Gifts in Elwood’s memory may be made payable to Bridge To Hope in c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall at: www.dunnfuneral.com
