Graham Ross Hollingsworth

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Graham Ross Hollingsworth – loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend - surrounded by the love of his family at Lions Gate Hospital on June 12, 2025.

Graham is survived and deeply missed by his loving wife, Trisha; daughter, Amanda (Justin) and son Ross (Joanna) along with his grandchildren - Ryder, Oliver, Ava and Cam; his blended family members – Sarah, Ashley (Derek) and family, Chelsea, Spencer, and Austin.

In addition, he is survived by his dear mother Betty (predeceased by his father, Harry); his siblings, Dave (Heather) and Anne (predeceased by his brother-in-law, Paul Howey); and his children’s mother, Celine Beaudoin. Uncle Graham will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews in Australia and Canada – Mike, Kerri, Sandra, Andrea, Jason, Jacqui and Elliot. He will also be missed by extended family and many close friends.

Graham grew up in Westview playing a variety of sports including soccer & hockey, spent a memorable Grade 6 year in Hawaii and enjoyed summers out at Frolander Bay – fishing on the waters with Grandpa and loving Grandma’s baking. He attended Max Cameron High School, travelled to England for soccer, and later spent two years with good friends in Australia – working and playing the game he loved, before returning to Powell River to work full time at the Paper Mill and to raise a family.

An original member of the Villa soccer team, Graham was recognized for his remarkable soccer talents – scoring an impressive 50 goals in 23 games during the team’s inaugural season, including 8 goals in one match against Saanich. There were many fun road trips with teammates over the years.

In the 2000’s, Graham moved out South near the ocean, increased his yard work and took up the game of golf - enjoying many games with friends and family. After retirement in 2014 and a return trip to Australia, Graham’s life was filled with looking after his home & property, visiting his family on Vancouver Island, walking his best buddy – Jaxx, and capturing photos of the backyard wildlife on his iPad. He was successfully working on lowering his golf handicap while being a caddy-coach for Trish. His goal was to get that hole-in-one in the Summer of 2025 at his fav golf course, Myrtle Point.

The family will cherish their times together, filled with Graham’s humorous stories, quick wit and his phrase, “let me know how that goes for you” when asked to try something new. He was always happy to offer support and encouragement from afar to anyone accomplishing a new venture.

Thank you so much to all who have reached out - Graham would be grateful to know that his family has been surrounded with kindness through this journey. Graham loved animals, and supported any effort of family to help youngsters achieve their dreams. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA or to any local Youth initiative are really appreciated.

A celebration of Graham’s life will be held at a later date.

His life was filled with love, laughter and many awesome memories. He will be remembered with smiles and gratitude - forever in our hearts.

Love you, Graham – bro, Dad & Grandpa and friend.