Pam, I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.  You built a wonderful life together, and I hope memories of the happy times you shared will bring you comfort.

With heartfelt sympathy to you and your family,

Lea Thomas


To Pam and the Graham Family
May you find comfort in all the wonderful times and memories you shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Len Lifchus 

Pam and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a community builder. He will be missed.
Bob & Susan Gallagher

Mildred, Cathy and family:
I was so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was a good friend through high school years, and I have many fond memories with Bill's laughter and fun in them. I'm so sorry that I'm not able to come to Peterborough this week, but please know that I'll be thinking of you and will be reliving all those memories from here. Sincere sympathy to all those who knew and loved him.

I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. 
Through our jobs, we worked in partnership for many years with the personal distress alarm systems. 
Bill always had a kind, caring word. But most of all, what I remember is his sense of humour.  We shared so many laughs over the years! It was just uncanny how he knew when to show up at CCP for Birthday cake and fun too.  I believe he must have had a sixth sense for those occasions. 
He will be missed in so many ways. He was a true champion for so many causes. The world is a better place for his having been in it.  His life positively touched a great number of others. I am honored to have known him.

Pam,
Please accept my condolences at the loss of your partner Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with  you and your family.

Pam - I was so saddened to read of Bill's passing.  I hope the cherished memories of the happy years you spent together will bring you comfort as you mourn his loss.  With deepest sympathies,

Judy Cocksedge
(OALS)

We “of a certain age” who were fortunate enough to grow up in east-end Belleville with Moira High School and Eastminster Church at the centre of our lives in the 60’s and early 70’s enjoyed a rich formation.  Other people’s families were like extended family for us all, and we developed deep life-long bonds that surpassed the bounds of time and space.  

Years pass, our life’s circumstances change, and even if we’d not been in touch for a lot of time, the bonds have not been broken.  There are so many rich memories – some worth sharing, some worth holding together under the cloak of silence!   (I can hear Bill's chuckle and see the twinkle in his eye!)

Through a variety of activities (and much patience from our youth group leaders -  among others) we “came of age” as young adults with old-fashioned values and a deep desire to serve.  I’m grateful that Bill was one of these companions on my life journey.  

Although we’d not been in touch for many years, and the times our paths overlapped were few (mostly funerals and his parents’ 90th birthday celebration), we always greeted one another affectionately and felt the bond that came from our shared history.  

It is so gratifying to see the photos that have been shared– including those from the “olden days”, as well as more current ones.  (I'm grateful the one with a group of us sporting bright orange "Kuntze coats" was not included!).    It's also wonderful to hear of Bill’s many contributions to the richness of others’ lives throughout his life.  Although his life was clearly too short, it was an abundant life to celebrate.  

May this truth, and the memories we each carry, offer comfort for those whose day-to-day lives will miss his company and contributions.   My condolences to his family and current close friends and associates.  


My heart goes out to you dear Pam and family.  Bill and I connected when we did our Hospice Volunteer training together and then when Bill decided that I needed a part time job and he knew just the place,  we shared an office/desk for years at Trent Security and in that time we shared stories, struggles, laughter and tears . He was a good person with a heart bigger than most, one of a kind and he will be missed terribly. In his words, "missing you"


Bill was a great neighbor and friend. 
 Bonita and I loved getting together with Bill and Pam for dinners and parties. He loved swimming and we enjoyed his company so much. I know Bill was dedicated to this community with volunteer work. He has inspired me to take up this passion when I retire. You will be missed. 
Love, 
Bonita and Ian

I first met Bill in a hot tub on the night of YTK. A delightful way to begin a new century. I would meet him from time to time. However, our relationship grew to my benefit when Bill became a Board Member of the Mount Community Centre. During this all too brief time Bill became a good friend, generous, easy to talk to,  thoughtful, sensitive to others needs and always ready with a smile.

I worked closely with Bill during the Hospice Peterborough building project. We had so much money to raise and so many difficult decisions to make, but through it all Bill remained supportive, enthusiastic and optimistic. 
He was truly dedicated to this community and contributed greatly to  many positive projects. He was always the first to step forward to help in any capacity and his enthusiasm and sense of fun helped engage others.
Rest In Peace Bill.  You will be missed.

Bill was larger than life.  His hearty laugh will ring in my ears for ever.   Sitting on  several Boards and Rotary experiences with Bill, it was obvious that he cared, cared deeply.  During his Presidency with the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha, he initiated the installation of the first defibrillators in area rinks, and supported Victoria Quilts.  Bill's legacy will live on.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Bill GRAHAM was the best coach I ever had. No matter what I was doing, he was there encouraging me on. He was so special because he really cared about people. He was the perfect replacement for my dear brothers who teased me relentlessly but never hurtful. Our monthly dinners were always very interesting, especially when we would get Bill's humorous take on a local event. 
We are all very blessed to have had such a beautiful friend in our lives.
Will always miss you Bill. Love Eloise


Over the last 20 years or so, Bill and I would see each other at business events.  But it has been over the last few years during our work on the Board of Directors of The Mount Community Centre that I came to know him personally.  It wasn't long before I counted him as a friend.  Bill was one of the finest people I have ever met.  He was calm and caring and always a voice of reason.   I will always remember his kind nature and his wry sense of humour.  My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family.  He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by many including me.

OBITUARY

William "Bill" Robert Graham

December 21, 1953 – January 3, 2020

Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre

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