Posted May 18, 2023 | 10:45 AM
Graham Lougheed of Meaford passed away peacefully at Errinrung Nursing Home in Thornbury on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in his 90th year.
Born in Nottawasaga Township on November 8, 1933, a son of the late Arnold and Vera (nee Lightheart) Lougheed.
Graham will be missed by his beloved wife of more than 67 years, Grace Lougheeed (nee Radley) of Meaford.
He was the much-loved father of Pat Thornton (Jim), Kim Lee (Mike), Valerie Morrison, was predeceased by his daughter Donna Lougheed and son-in-law Randy Morrison and will be fondly remembered by Gord Dinsmore. Graham was the proud Grandpa of Terri, Alana, Lee Marie, Amanda, Andrew, Brandon (Keith), Samantha (Marko), and Spencer (Liz). He was the wonderful Great Grandpa of eight. Graham was the dear brother Melvin, Marcia, Sylvia, Wayne, Delmer (Barb), Della (Larry) and Audrey. He was predeceased by his siblings Evelyn, Phyllis, Josephine and John. Graham will be remembered fondly by Grace’s family, Millie, Eva, Jane and by his many nieces, nephews and their families.
Graham was a wonderful father and a very hard worker. His family meant the world to him and he treated Sunday as his ‘day of rest’, to be spent enjoying time with his family. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them and watching them participate in sports. Graham took great pride in his family and his home. He worked with heavy machinery for years and eventually joined the Meaford Town Works until he retired in 1999. Graham was very generous with his time and loved to help out others wherever and whenever he could. He was an active member of the Brotherhood of the Anglican Churchmen ‘B.A.C.’ and volunteered at the Day Away Program. Graham was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge, Pythagoras AF & AM GRC #137 of Meaford where he made many lifelong friendships.
Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 5 until 7 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at Christ Church Anglican on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11 o’clock with a service of committal and interment following at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Christ Church Anglican (cheques only please) or the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted