Nadine Dorothy (Patterson) Graham

Nadine D. (Patterson) Graham of Fredericton, NB died on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital after a brief illness. Born August 25, 1926 at Island Falls, Maine, USA, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Mildred (Dunphy) Patterson.

Nadine worked at NB Medicare for over 20 years. After her retirement, she and her companion travelled across Canada and throughout the USA.

Nadine is survived by two daughters, Helen Graham (Tom Oldenburg), McLeod Hill, NB and Alma Oldenburg (Brian Hetherington), Maple Ridge, BC; two grandsons, Mark Oldenburg (Lynn) and Lee Oldenburg (Trina), Coquitlam, BC; two great grandchildren, Sicily Oldenburg and Kelan Oldenburg, both of Coquitlam, BC; a brother-in-law, Fred Bull, Woodstock, NB; a niece, Cynthia Hamilton (Kevin Greer); a nephew, Vernon Bull (Lori), both of Fort McMurray, AB; several cousins in NB and Maine.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Lou Bull; a grandson, David Oldenburg and her companion, Byron Wile.

Resting at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis Drive, Nackawic, NB with visiting was on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with The Rev. Anthony Kwaw officiating, assisted by The Rev. Joyce Perry. Interment will be held at a later date at Forest City Cemetery. Pallbeares were Steve Hawkes, Neil Dow, Lawrence Derrick and Stephen Johnson.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Nadine, the family has suggested the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Roussel, Dr. Stuart, nurses and staff of 3SW at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and to the Extra Mural team, home support workers and care givers.