Passed away peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Doug. Loving mother of Scott (Denise) and Doug Jr. (Karen). Cherished grandma of Jordan, Joshua and Tucker. Predeceased by her parents Russell and Lila Graham. Sister of Rev. Merrill Graham (Charlotte). Dear sister-in-law of Robert Witty (late Sharon). Aunt of Rev. Timothy Graham (Shelley), Maribeth (Austin), Andrew and their families. Special aunt of Tricia Witty (Bernard). Melva was a long-time member of Willowgrove United Church and a life time member of the UCW. She was a dedicated member of the Red Hat Society. Friends are invited to visit at Willowgrove United Church on Friday April 27, 2018 from 12 pm until time of service at 1 pm. Rev. Dr. David Zub officiating. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Willowgrove United Church General Funds or to ARCH. Our sincere thanks to the nurses on 3A and 3C and to the staff at ARCH for their exceptional care given to Melva. (Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel 492 Wellington St. East 705-759-2522).
