Derwyn George Graham
August 31, 1948 –February 8, 2011
Born and raised in Benito, Manitoba
With great sadness the family of Derwyn Graham announces his sudden passing on February 8, 2011 at the Hinton Hospital.
Derwyn will forever be loved and remembered by his wife of 38 years Pat, and his daughters Christine (John), Lisa (Gary), and son Doug, Grandchildren, Isaac, Mason, Molly and Nya.
Survived by brothers Robert and Ken (Devira), sisters Marilyn (Bill) and Janice.
Predeceased by father Doug, mother Margaret, sister Shirley and sister- in-law Carolyn. Derwyn is also survived by Pat’s family.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Edmonton and Northern Alberta Chapter, 7814 – 83 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 2Y8 would be greatly
appreciated.
Derwyn was a long serving member of the Hinton Kin Club, having joined in 1980.
He became a “Life Member” in 1991. Derwyn was also recognized by the Town of Hinton in 1991 being named the first ever “Volunteer of the Year” .
Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.
“May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.”
HINTON FUNERAL SERVICES, 780.865.1234 and Foothills Crematorium entrusted with all arrangements. To send condolences on line, please visit our website at
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