MacHATTIE, Graham Campbell

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Graham on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH). He was 89. Husband of the late “Pat” MacHattie (nee Agnes Collver) his love and soul mate for more than 60 years. Throughout his recent illness, he has had the constant companionship, love and support of his four children, two surviving brothers and many, many friends and relatives. Graham is survived by sons Robb (Lorraine Webber) of Trail, BC, Keith of Salt Spring Island, BC, John (Kashalya Milon) of Victoria, BC and daughter Christine (Vance Boulet) of Sault Ste. Marie.  His seven grandchildren will greatly miss their “Grandpa”. They are Robb’s children: Timothy, Emily, Libby and Charlotte; Keith’s son Fields; and Christine’s children Mario and Elisa. Graham’s brothers Leslie (with his wife Vicki Brooks) and Lorne were able to travel to the Sault recently to spend time with him, for which we are all grateful. Graham is predeceased by his brothers Harvey (1944) and Lloyd (2000). He is survived by sisters-in-law Ruth Marshall (nee Collver, late Bill Marshall) of Cleveland, Judy Morris (Lorne’s wife) of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Betty MacHattie (late Lloyd) and Shirley MacHattie of Toronto. His life was enriched by the many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends throughout Canada and the United States. His residence for the last two years has been Collegiate Heights where he shared life with many dear friends. We wish to thank the many dedicated, hardworking and skilled doctors, nurses and health care professionals who attended to Dad’s health problems while he was at Sault Area Hospital. We would also like to thank the wonderful care staff and volunteers who helped Dad and the family through the difficult transition of his last month of life at ARCH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Algoma Residential Community Hospice, Sault Area Hospital, St. Andrew’s United Church, the Bushplane Heritage Museum, Northland Barbershop Chorus or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life at St. Andrew's United Church will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 705-759-2522. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.