Richard A. Graham

Richard A. Graham, 70, of Manchester died November 17, 2001 at Catholic Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Born in New York, NY on March 18, 1931, he was the son of Sarah Thies. He has lived in Manchester for over 30 years.

During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Hermsdorf Cabinet Makers for five years, and Lechmere Company for 20 years, both in Manchester.

He was a member of the New Hampshire Country Music Association and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 5260 in Manchester.

The family includes his wife of 37 years, Lorraine H. (Cox) Graham of Manchester; four children, Debra Graham of New York (state), Steven G. Handlin and his wife Robin, Donna M. Graham and Lauraine M. Graham all of Manchester; four grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Norton and Helen Zwirba both of New York, NY and Irene Hager of Elmonte, CA; three brothers, Ronald Graham, John Buckley and Michael Ceakac all of New York, NY; many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were November 20, 2001 in Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated November 21, 2001 in St. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave.. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd..