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ROBERT GRAHAM MCLACHLAN (GRAHAM)
Born: Feb 26, 1942
Date of Passing: Nov 26, 2019
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ROBERT GRAHAM MCLACHLAN
Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Grace Hospital, at the age of 77 years.
Graham was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Ann. He leaves behind a daughter Carol Ann of Toronto, Ontario and a sister Sherrill Moffard of Calgary, Alberta, as well as many friends and family.
Graham was born in Montreal, Quebec on February 26, 1942. He was employed with
Imperial Oil Ltd. for five years in Montreal. He then worked for thirty- two years with Air Canada in Montreal, Sudbury and Toronto. After retirement in Winnipeg, at the age of 55 years, he then spent the next 16 years
working for Qualico Homes.
Graham spent his early years playing
hockey, football and softball. He excelled as a pitcher and travelled throughout Eastern
Canada and the Northern U.S.A. He
represented Quebec in the First Canadian Summer Games in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He was known to be one of the best hurlers in Canada. Graham also toured for many years throughout Canada and the U.S.A. with his four-man fastball teams
(Mac's Marvels, Molson Four Aces and
O'Keefe's Four Knights). Graham and his wife Mary Ann were avid travellers and
enjoyed cruising to many parts of the world with friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday,
December 4, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul's Anglican Church, 830 North Drive, Fort Garry and interment will take place in St. Vital Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Graham, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
E.J. Coutu & Co. Funeral Directors
680 Archibald Street
204- 253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 30, 2019
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We had the pleasure of working with Graham & Mary Ann for many years at yyz. We miss both of them incredibly. We have very vivid memories of seeing Graham & knew that we were in for a good story or joke,, followed by peals of laughter! Graham was one of the funniest people we knew, always brightening up our day with humour. Rest In Peace cherished buddy xoxoxoxoxoxo - Posted by: Lois and Frank Eibl (Co-worker) on: Dec 11, 2019
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In met Graham while going to #4 Legion. He was a man with a big heart would do anything for his friends. We had many conversations with included a lot of laughs!! - Posted by: Gloria Thompson (Friend) on: Dec 04, 2019
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It was a pleasure to have known and travelled with Mary Ann & Graham. Graham's sense of humour and hearty laugh will never be forgotten! May you rest in peace Graham! Delores & Gerry Brisbois - Posted by: Delores & Gerry Brisbois (Friends) on: Dec 02, 2019
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I thank God for the opportunity of getting to know Graham while at St. Vital parish! Wonderful man! I am so sorry I will not be able to be part of his funeral. Until we meet again Graham! Rest in God. - Posted by: Rev Barry Schoonbaert (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2019