Georges A. Graham
Georges A. Graham
, 68, of Brockton passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011 at his home in Brockton after a period of failing health due to diabetes. He was the former husband of the late Marie Rose (Joseph) Graham.
Born June 26, 1942 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti he was a son of the late James Albert Graham and Irena Thomas. Raised and educated in Haiti, Georges graduated from college in Haiti and came to the U.S. in 1971.
Georges worked as a welder for General Dynamics and Westing House and was also a truck driver for Cumberland Farms. He was a volunteer at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, and telling jokes. His true love was for music, photography and motorcycles. Georges loved children and was known by kids and adults as "Pappy Georges".
He is survived by his children, Marie Elsie-Graham, Livinsgton Graham, Gina Graham-Benjamin, Guerino Graham, Martine Graham-Lauture, Carla Lissade, Ychelle Morgan, Bernard, Marie George Semilfort, Marie Benoit, Sophie Graham, Jeffrey Graham, Lise Mckenzie and Lionelle Demonsthne; his 25 grandchildren and his brother Wesley A. Graham. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. He was the brother of the late Wilfred and Edith Graham and Carmen Thomas.
Funeral Information
Funeral from the Russell Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Saturday at 8:00AM thence to Christ the King Parish, 42 Wendell Ave., Brockton where a funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at 9:00AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Friday 6:00-9:00PM.