| 1. | John MATTHEW Graydon was born on 17 Jun 1927 in Arnaud, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada (son of George Graydon and Ferron); died on 17 Jun 2012 in Morris, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Greenridge United Cemetery, Green Ridge, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
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John Matthew Graydon a/k/a "Matthew" son of George and Ferron Graydon.
Obituary as by Green Acres Funeral Home.
John Matthew Graydon -" Matthew Graydon"
June 17, 1927-June 17, 2012
Dad was born in Arnaud and attended school at Langside school until Grade 8 and took his grade nine by correspondence. He worked with his Dad, Grandfather and Uncle on the farm. He met and married Bernice French October 10, 1945.
Dad is survived by his wife Bernice (French) of 66 years. Children Cliff (Rose), John (Cindy), Marjorie (Mike Stepaniuk), Don (Georgie) Gordon, (Joanne), 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sisters- in-laws, Jean Keehn, Gwen (Brian Nichols) and many nieces and nephews.
Dad was predeceased by his parents, George and Feron by his brothers Robert "Bob", Glynn "Glenn" and his sister Agnes Coffman. Grandson John Graydon, brothers-in-laws, Wallace, Thomas, Ken and Vaughan French and Alfred Coffman. Sisters-in-law Dorothy Solnes, Norma Forbes, Joan Noonan, Hazel Graydon, and Ealliene "Eileen ?" Graydon.
Dad started his farming career at Langside until the flood of 1950, and he moved his family to higher ground at Green Ridge. He farmed and drove school bus until his retirement. Dad had a love for horses and big white cattle. He was happiest when he could take his grandchildren with the sleigh or wagon. After retirement dad and Mom spent many years travelling all over Manitoba with friends, fishing and camping.
Funeral service will be held June 22, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Green Ridge United Church, Green Ridge, Mb. Interment to follow at the Green Ridge Cemetery. We as a family would like to thank the management and staff at the Red River Valley Lodge for the excellent car they provided Dad.
Arrangements entrusted to Green Acres Funeral Home.
Family/Spouse: Bernice Emmeline French. Bernice (daughter of James Albert French and Eva Irene Hempton) was born on 14 Apr 1924 in Dominion City, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; died on 6 Aug 2017 in Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Greenridge United Cemetery, Green Ridge, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Cliff Graydon
- John Graydon
- Marjorie Graydon
- Don Graydon
- Gordon Graydon
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1927 - 2012 (85 years)
