GRAHAM, Christopher Charles Merrill, MCpl - 51, of Brickton, NS, Born in Woodstock, NB, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of over 27 years, Cindy (Beals) Graham; his daughter, Chelsea Graham, both of Brickton; his son, Ryan Graham (Laura), Ottawa, ON, mother, Winnifred Nixon Graham Lightfoot of Wilmot; his sister, Susan (Mike) Johnson, Nictaux; his brothers, Richard Graham, of Harmony; Bruce (Jennifer) Graham, Caledonia, ON and his mother and father in-law Roy and Pauline Beals, of Middleton, who loved him like a son. Chris will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own. Throughout his life Chris was surrounded by family and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by his father Charles Graham, his sister Corinne Bruce and his step father Irving Lightfoot. Chris served with the Canadian Armed Forces for over 29 years, most recently serving at 14 Wing Greenwood. He was a passionate fisherman, who enjoyed tying his own flies and truly loved the outdoors. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4PM and 7-9PM Sunday, December 30, 2012 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00PM Monday, December 31, 2012 in Queen of Heaven Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood with Padre Rosemarie Sheppard officiating. Immediately following the service there will be a reception at the chapel annex. Private family interment will be held in the Bayview Cemetery, Margaretsville. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com