John MATTHEW Graydon

1927 - 2012  (85 years)

• Name	John MATTHEW Graydon
  Birth	17 Jun 1927	Arnaud, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
  Gender	Male
  _FGLINK	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114365146
  _FGRAVE	114365146
  Death	17 Jun 2012	Morris, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
  	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.
  Burial	Greenridge United Cemetery, Green Ridge, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
  	Address: Greenridge United Cemetery Green Ridge, Steinbach Census Division,, Manitoba Canada
  Person ID	I37279	The Family History of Robert Duncan a Lanark Society Settler
  Last Modified	24 Jul 2022

  
  

  Father	George Graydon
  Mother	Ferron
  Family ID	F13241	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bernice Emmeline French,   b. 14 Apr 1924, Dominion City, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada d. 6 Aug 2017, Manitoba, Canada (Age 93 years)
  Children	1. Cliff Graydon   2. John Graydon   3. Marjorie Graydon   4. Don Graydon   5. Gordon Graydon
  Family ID	F13235	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Jul 2022

  
  

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  Death - 17 Jun 2012 - Morris, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada  = Link to Google Earth