GRAHAM, COLLEEN JUNE (nee BLAIR)

A beautiful soul has left this world...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Colleen June Graham (nee Blair) on July 30, 2025, aged 76.  Mom was born on June 27, 1949 in Midland, Ontario.  She grew up on a farm in Tay Township and from a young age she had a love of animals and developed a deep respect and understanding of Mother Nature.

After she got married, Colleen and Rod built a home and raised a family just down the road from where she grew up.

She cherished country living and was in her glory when she was in her gardens.  The harvest would be turned into an impressive stock of preserved vegetables and fruit.

Mom always had a beautiful way with words.  She would spend countless hours writing poems, short stories or extensive entries in her diary.

So many words can describe Mom.  She was supportive, generous and kind beyond measure.  She was truthful and sincere.  She held honesty to the highest regard.

The very first word that comes to mind when I think of Mom is LOVE.  The word love was very meaningful to her.  She never wanted to hear it devalued.  She would say, “You don’t love pizza, you really like it.  You love your family”. 

Her commitment to her family was unwavering.  She always had our backs.

She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband Rod of 55 years, her three loving children, April (Mark), Shaun (Sula) and Michael (Denise), her four grandchildren Anastasia, Dean, Olive and Gavin, her brother John (Bev) and her sister Kay (Greg), as well as her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents, Tom and Vera Blair and her sister Anne (Allen). 

Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 23^rd from 1-4 pm.  It will be held at 1973 Wood Road, Wyebridge ON.