Francis E. Graham

Francis E. Graham, of Reading, formerly of Methuen, passed away on Wednesday March 30, 2011 at his home in Reading. He was 66 years old.





Born in Lawrence, Francis was a resident of Methuen and Reading for many years. Francis proudly served our Country as a member of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Infantry during the Dominican Republic Conflict.





Francis was also a member of the Wakefield Knights of Columbus Council 104 for over 30 years. He was a Past Grand Knight twice as well as the Past President two times. He was involved in many other ways with the Knights as well. Every year he would dedicate hours to the Tootsie Roll Drive which is the Knights of Columbus' biggest fundraiser of the year. He also loved to golf, especially with his fellow Knights.





Prior to retirement in 2009, Francis worked for American Mutual for over 36 years.





Francis was the beloved husband of Gale (Feugill) Graham. He was the devoted father of Francis E. Graham, Jr. of Danvers, Steven J. Graham and his wife Sharon Vinci of Amesbury, Craig Graham of Haverhill. Loving grandfather of Hunter Vinci Graham and Anthony Steven Graham. Dear brother of Jackie DeGregorio of Andover, Katherine McKay and her husband William, Sara Jean Graham, Richard R. Graham and his wife Nancy all of NH, Michael Graham and his wife Carlene of FL. Brother in law of Wayne J. Feugill and his wife Susan of Methuen, Gary Feugill and his wife Diane of Lawrence, Neil Feugill and his wife Rhonda of N.H., Earl Feugill Jr. and his wife Debra of FL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.





Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service Celebrating Francis' Life in the Chapel of the Doherty Barile Family Funeral Home 11 Linden St. READING Tuesday at 10am. Visiting Hours Monday 4-8pm. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. Donations in memory of Francis may be made to the Wakefield Knights of Columbus Council 104 507 North Ave. Wakefield MA 01880.