Graham was the fifth child of George and Mabel, born on St. George’s Day, 1943. He already had an older brother called George and so was called Graham, but every year would wear a red rose for St. George’s Day with pride. Graham would have approved that his funeral was also on the first day of Passover as growing up in Cheetham Hill he had a great affinity for the Jewish community which never left him. During the Sabbath he would light fires and candles for neighbours and had a lifelong appreciation of matzo, bagels and blinsers. Graham was an intelligent man with a curious mind but was also known for throwing himself in puddles on the way to school so that he could be sent home. He was made a prefect, not necessarily for good behaviour, but because the other children would listen to him. This was a skill he maintained through his life. During his teens the family moved to Wythenshawe and Graham initially worked in the old Smithfield market in Manchester. Amongst other things this ensured regular flowers for the home and he would even take the Christmas tree home on the bus, much to the bus driver’s annoyance! In time he attended the Philadelphia Tabernacle. It was here that he met his wife Judith with whom he had his own family, Jonathan and Melanie. Graham was an elder and active member of Hazel Grove Gospel Church for around 20 years. When he retired early through ill health his church activities filled the void and after leaving the church received a letter which stated that when all his activities had been written down he’d done an overwhelming amount of work. In Heaton Chapel Christian Church Graham continued to have an active role including, we’re told, making the best baked potatoes in Stockport for church BBQs. Outside of the church Graham also worked hard in helping those in need particularly with shopping and daily living activities for many years. From toddler through to youth groups Graham had supported and seen many children grow into adults but none were so adored more than his three grandchildren Megan, Niamh and Patrick. He would tell them how the blind man picked up a hammer and saw and however high he threw them or lifted them in the sky he would always catch them safely. Having met Matt Busby whilst autograph hunting as a boy he would talk with excitement about the days of the Busby Babes and had a keen interest in football and cricket, particularly if Dickie Bird was umpiring. Although he wasn’t well travelled himself he enjoyed hearing other people’s holiday stories, especially if they’d brought a stick of rock for him. Importantly for Graham he liked to see the humour in life or indeed death which, in the words of the Two Ronnies, could be fatal. Just as the Jewish community will be celebrating for Passover, Christians will be celebrating Easter and the reminder of everlasting life. This was the basis of Graham’s deep faith. Graham donated to St Dunstan's in his lifetime as he felt it was a charity which not only supported those affected but actively promoted and encourged quality of life for the recipients. His late sister Elaine also gave regular donations.