At 63 years, on September 12, 2014, with those he loved at his side. A wonderful caring son, loving brother, nephew and uncle; a gentle giant of a man who moved spiders to safety, but was an obedient servant to his beloved cat, Jasper Marley (alias Bubbas). Graham was a man of integrity, exceptional standards and a fortress of strength for family and friends.
He was proud of his career with the Canadian Hydrographic Service and time spent with the Canadian Scottish Pipes & Drums, both of which he approached with dedication.
A man of many interests, he was exceptionally knowledgeable particularly where cars and military history were concerned, for these were his true passions.
Interment will take place at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. A Celebration of Graham’s Life will be held in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Special thanks to the Victoria Fire Department and B.C. Ambulance Service for their quick response and heroic efforts as well as the doctors and nurses in C.C.U. and I.C.U. at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for their exceptional care and attention. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
Goodbye “Sir” —-see ‘ya soon!
Always loved, always remembered.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Frank and Patricia Whincup
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Susan & Peter Crayford. (Bevan) I’m devastated at the loss of Graham.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
Aunt Alice, Linda and Barry at this time of their loss. Graham will be remembered in our hearts and in our prayers. You will be missed on this earth but you are even more loved & shared with our past families that welcome you with loving arms in the heavens above.
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Don and Gabriele So very sorry to hear of Graham’s passing. Take care of one another during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Don and Gaby
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Trudine and Wil Dear Linda and Family
Over the years I have met Graham a few times when he has been with you and your Mom when you have stopped in at Joan’s for an afternoon visit. He was always very nice and I enjoyed talking to him. I know he will be missed very much but may all the good memories help you to get thought this very difficult time.
We send our love to all of you and will keep you in our prayers
Love Trudine and Wil
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Silvia Duckworth Shirley, Barry and Uncle Ken, please accept my condolences on your loss. Hugz and love to you all, Silvia
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Carl Gronmyr Sir Graham, gone, far too young, truly a gentle giant, always there for his family especially nieces and nephews, truly a “Great Uncle”. You will be missed. Condolences and sympathies to mother Alice, Shirley and Ken Hicks, Barry, and Linda Whincup.
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Dayle Drouin I miss you my “Best Friend”. I feel sad, empty and lost without you. You are my Soul Mate.
I am trying so hard to be strong for your family and friends and I know you would want this of me.
The following words made me cry…..but they also made me feel that you, my Best Friend Graham, are not far away. You are with me everyday……for always
Family and Friends my last breath did not say goodbye because my love for you is timeless. I leave myself to your memory with love. Leave my thoughts, my laughter, my dreams to you whom I have treasured beyond gold and precious gems. I give you what no thief can steal——the memories of our times together. The tender love filled moments, the success we have shared, the hard times that brought us together and the roads we have walked side by side.
Death is nothing. I have only passed to the other side. I am me. You are you. Whatever we were for each other, we still are. Call me the name you always called me. Talk to me the way you always have. Do not take on a new solemn or sad face. Keep laughing at whatever made us laugh together. Pray, smile, think about me. Say my name at home as it always was, without emphasis of any sort, without a trace of darkness. Love means what it always meant. It says what it always said. The thread is not cut.
Why would I be out of your thoughts simply because I am out of your sight? I am waiting for you……I am not far……just on the other side of the road.
See ya soon Graham…….
love Dayle
ps: put in a good word for me up there. I need all the help I can get.
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Gordon & Susan Dawson Dear Aunt Alice, Shirley, Barry, Linda and families
Please know that we are mourning with you in the sudden loss of Graham. He was a very dear and beloved friend of ours. We find comfort in the knowledge that his kindness, compassion and spirit will live on through those of you he has left behind.
May God bless you and Graham’s spirit.
Our love and hugs, Gordon & Susan
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Ray Chapeskie Sympathy/condolences to all Graham’s family and friends. In my years with the Canadian Hydrographic Service (Pacific Region), Graham was a wonderful colleague, and working with him was always a true pleasure. His way-too-early passing brings me much sadness, but thinking of our times at work together eases it just a wee bit. RIP Graham!
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Wayne Booth I was so sorry to read of Graham’s passing. My thoughts go out to Linda, Barry, Mrs. Whincup and family. Graham was such a nice man, so polite and friendly. It was a real pleasure to see him come in the store when I still worked. God bless. Sincerely, Wayne
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Catherine Beatty Graham, I will always remember you as kind, considerate and thoughtful. You always took the time to acknowledge me and make me feel like I was more than just a friend of your sister. You cared about people and it showed in the way you talked and acted. I cherish the time spent with you when I last visited only two or three weeks ago. You will be missed.
My heart goes to the rest of the family. He is beside you always, and watches over you with care and love..
We are sorry to hear of your loss of Graham. We have been trying to place a Charles Whincup in our family tree from Yorkshire England and found out that Denise contacted a Whincup website and as there is a Denise in your family we wondered if there is any connection..Looking forward to hearing from you . Frank and Patricia Whincup