Marjorie Graham Obituary Marjorie Porteous Graham March 3, 1932 － June 19, 2023 Franklin － Marjorie Graham, 91, passed at home under the care of Gentiva Hospice on June 19, 2023. Mrs. Graham was born Marjorie Porteous on March 3, 1932 in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. She attended business school after graduation high school. One of the amazing talents of that generation was Marjorie learned the art of taking shorthand. She married Allan P. Graham on December 3, 1949, in a civil ceremony in Carleton Place, Ontario. She and her husband immigrated to the United States in the 1950‚Äôs to make it their permanent home. Mrs. Graham began her banking career at Marine Midland Bank in Potsdam, NY in the 1960‚Äôs. After transferring to Massena, NY in 1967, she enjoyed a 35 year employment with Marine Midland until it evolved into HSBC Bank. Mrs. Graham cherished the very large family gatherings at holidays her entire life. She absolutely enjoyed traveling on her many cruises, trips to the Caribbean islands, and wintering in Florida for many years. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, knitting, gardening, and felt tremendous reward becoming a hospice volunteer upon her retirement. Mrs. Graham enjoyed her friendships with every single person she ever met. She was a member of the Elks Lodge in Massena, NY for 50 years. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted daughter, Lee Ann Graham of Franklin, VA; two sons, Dennis A. Graham of Albany, NY, and Douglas K. Graham (Colleen) of Hampton, VA; a granddaughter, Melanie Graham of Hampton, VA; two sisters, Carolann Reid of Almonte, Ontario, Canada, and Helen Cryderman of Fairview, Alberta, Canada; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Allan P. Graham; two beloved grandchildren, Monica Hughes and Nicholas LeBire; a brother, Allen Porteous; a son-in-law, Ronald Hughes; and her special companion of 18 years, Richard Aldridge. Per her request, there will be no services and she will be interred at Foxwood Memorial Park in Ogdensburg, NY with her husband. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jun. 21, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Marjorie-Graham 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/marjorie-graham-obituary?id=52288150 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Marjorie Graham, 91, passed away on 19 June 2023. Born in Canada, she immigrated to the US in the 1950s. She had a long career in banking and enjoyed travel, dancing, and volunteering. She was predeceased by her husband Allan and is survived by her children, grandchild, and sisters. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: Per Mrs. Graham's request, there were no services. She was interred at Foxwood Memorial Park in Ogdensburg, NY with her husband. ### The Edited Obituary Marjorie Graham Obituary Marjorie Porteous Graham 3 March 1932 - 19 June 2023 Franklin - Marjorie Graham, 91, passed at home under the care of Gentiva Hospice on 19 June 2023. Mrs. Graham was born Marjorie Porteous on 3 March 1932 in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. She attended business school after graduating high school. One of the amazing talents of that generation was Marjorie learned the art of taking shorthand. She married Allan P. Graham on 3 December 1949, in a civil ceremony in Carleton Place, Ontario. She and her husband immigrated to the United States in the 1950s to make it their permanent home. Mrs. Graham began her banking career at Marine Midland Bank in Potsdam, NY in the 1960s. After transferring to Massena, NY in 1967, she enjoyed a 35 year employment with Marine Midland until it evolved into HSBC Bank. Mrs. Graham cherished the very large family gatherings at holidays her entire life. She absolutely enjoyed traveling on her many cruises, trips to the Caribbean islands, and wintering in Florida for many years. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, knitting, gardening, and felt tremendous reward becoming a hospice volunteer upon her retirement. Mrs. Graham enjoyed her friendships with every single person she ever met. She was a member of the Elks Lodge in Massena, NY for 50 years. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted daughter, Lee Ann Graham of Franklin, VA; two sons, Dennis A. Graham of Albany, NY, and Douglas K. Graham (Colleen) of Hampton, VA; a granddaughter, Melanie Graham of Hampton, VA; two sisters, Carolann Reid of Almonte, Ontario, Canada, and Helen Cryderman of Fairview, Alberta, Canada; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Allan P. Graham; two beloved grandchildren, Monica Hughes and Nicholas LeBire; a brother, Allen Porteous; a son in law, Ronald Hughes; and her special companion of 18 years, Richard Aldridge. Per her request, there will be no services and she will be interred at Foxwood Memorial Park in Ogdensburg, NY with her husband. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Marjorie Porteous Graham | |---------|-----------------------------------------------| | Age | 91 | | Birth | 3 March 1932; Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada | | Death | 19 June 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------| | Marjorie Porteous Graham | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Allan P. Graham | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Lee Ann Graham | Child | Franklin, VA | | Dennis A. Graham | Child | Albany, NY | | Douglas K. Graham | Child | Hampton, VA | | Colleen Graham | Child-in-law | Hampton, VA | | Melanie Graham | Grandchild | Hampton, VA | | Carolann Reid | Sibling | Almonte, Ontario, Canada | | Helen Cryderman | Sibling | Fairview, Alberta, Canada | | Allen Porteous | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Monica Hughes | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Nicholas LeBire | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Ronald Hughes | Predeceased Son-in-law | -- | | Richard Aldridge | Predeceased Companion | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Attended business school after graduating high school 2. Learned the art of taking shorthand 3. Immigrated to the United States in the 1950s 4. Began banking career at Marine Midland Bank in Potsdam, NY in the 1960s 5. Transferred to Massena, NY in 1967 6. Enjoyed 35 years of employment with Marine Midland until it evolved into HSBC Bank 7. Cherished large family gatherings at holidays 8. Enjoyed traveling on cruises and trips to Caribbean islands 9. Wintered in Florida for many years 10. Enjoyed dancing, bowling, knitting, and gardening 11. Became a hospice volunteer upon retirement 12. Member of the Elks Lodge in Massena, NY for 50 years ### Publication Details | Fact | Detail | |--------|-----------------------------------| | Place | Franklin | | Name | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | | Date | 21 June 2023 |