Parents Father: MACPHEE, William John Mother: GOWE, Verna Beatrice Birth Born on July 02, 1927 in Gore, Hants Co., NS Death Died on October 12, 2009 in Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS Buried in Sand Hill Cemetery in Upper Nine Mile River, Hants Co., NS Marriages SUTHERLAND, Doris Married on 1950 Children MACPHEE, Dianne MACPHEE, Ardith MACPHEE, Linda MACPHEE, Janice MACPHEE, Heather MACPHEE, Barbara MACPHEE, Donald Notes Obituary: MacPhee, Graham Donald - 82, Upper Nine Mile River, passed away peacefully Monday, October 12, 2009 in QEII Halifax Infirmary with family by his side. Born in Gore, July 2, 1927, he was a son of the late William J. and Verna B. (Gowe) MacPhee. During his lifetime he worked at a variety of jobs and in later years owned and operated Withrow-MacMillan Funeral Home and Ambulance Service. After retiring, he became a ham radio operator with call sign VE1DMM. Graham's family played an important role in his life. He enjoyed having his house full of family and friends, especially if they stayed for a meal with him. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris (Sutherland); daughters, Dianne (Matt), Halifax, Ardith, Truro., Linda Ford (Francis), Freeport, Janice McMullen (Ernie) Wittenburg, Heather Geddes (Michael), Milford Station, Barbara Grant, Wittenburg; son, Donald (Debby), Upper Nine Mile River; Eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; sister, Vivian Hayes, Lantz; brothers, Dr. Albert, New Minas, Larry, Gore. He was predeceased by sisters, Olive, Janie; brothers, Arthur, Philip. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 & 7-9 pm; funeral service on Thursday, October 15 at 3:00 pm , both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Rev. Ian MacDonald officiating. Private family burial in Sand Hill Cemetery, Upper Nine Mile River. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the Sand Hill Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com Occupation: Owned Withrow-MacMillan Funeral Home and Ambulance Service Sources Funeral Home: Colchester Community Funeral Home Truro,NS Obituary October 2009