HAVERHILL: Thomas R. "Bob" Graham, 93, passed away on April 21, 2020 at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley. He was the husband of the late Arlene M. Graham to whom he was married for forty-five years.
Born in Haverhill on December 12, 1926, he was the son of the late Thomas N. and Gladys (Massie) Graham.
Bob was educated in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1944. He served as a member of the U. S. Army with Headquarters 38th Bombardment Group Light before his honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from Bryant College, and worked as a CPA for The Hartford Insurance Co. Bob was a dedicated and faithful seventy-seven year member of First Baptist, and was active in the Men's Group.
He is survived by stepchildren: Robert A. Greenlaw, Jr. and wife Denise Dudevoir of Bradford, Douglas Greenlaw of Haverhill, and Pamela A. McLaughlin of Atkinson, NH; sister-in-law, Sandra Allen of Hudson, NH; grandson, Eric McLaughlin of Haverhill; great grandchildren, Arielle & Julia McLaughlin of Haverhill; nieces, Colleen Hansen of Hudson, NH, Lisa Sanford and husband Thane, Sr., Cheryl Tombarello, both of Haverhill. Bob was predeceased by his siblings, twin sister Ann Lambert, Dorothy Certa, William G. Graham and Richard Graham. Bob will be missed by his beloved dog Toby.
In deference to current health concerns arrangements by Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main St., Haverhill, MA will be private. A private graveside service will be conducted at Linwood Cemetery.
Donations in Bob's memory may be made to First Baptist Church, 217 Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830, or MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Online condolence may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com