Longtime harness racing industry participant Donald 'Donnie' Graham of Havelock, Ont. passed away suddenly but peacefully at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 1, 2015 in his 92nd year.
A veteran of WWII, Donnie retired from the NHL where he was a scout and worked in management and was business owner of Graham's Racing Silks where he worked right up until the end.
Loving father of Stephen Graham and his wife Dee Dwars of Lakefield. Dear grandpa of Courtney Fairbairn and Jazz. Graham be greatly missed by his extended family and many friends.
As per Donnie's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Donnie Graham.
To the family of Donnie I
To the family of Donnie
I knew Donnie for many years and it was always a pleasure to run into him over the years to
just talk about old times.
My sincere condolences during this most difficult time.
Thelma
Donnie was a great guy he
Donnie was a great guy he helped me out with a lot of questions I had when I started out in the business
Being stabled right in his backyard was great
I got to spend some time chatting with him and listening to some great story's of the success he had racing
Donnie was a stand up guy and a great horseman who never had a bad thing to say
About anything
I'll miss ya pal R.I.P Donnie
Donnie and I knew one another
Donnie and I knew one another for over 40 years. Whenever we would meet he was always the same, upbeat, positive, smiling, a great guy and an example of a life well lived. Rest easy old friend. My condolences to the family.
In Donnie's case it was 92
In Donnie's case it was 92 years young... my condolences to Donnie's family. I do not think I ever met a person that had more of a zest for life than Donnie. RIP Buddy
Rose /Sonny Jewitt
I will sure miss my GREAT
I will sure miss my GREAT friend Donnie. Time spent with him was "time well spent" for anyone. "Rest in Peace and Keep your stick on the ice", old buddy.