Graham Vaters

Passed peacefully away on August 31, 2020 after a brief illness, Wm. Graham
Vaters of Whitbourne in his 89th year.
Leaving to mourn with fond & loving memories are daughter Jean Pinsent
(Morris), sons Oral (Cindy), Curt, Derrick (Margie) & Mark; ten grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren; brothers Gerald (Ivy), Walter & Clayton
(Marilyn) and sisters Elsie & Mabel.
Predeceased by wife Nellie, parents, Alexander & Mary Ellen; in-laws Eldred & Amelia
Smith; grandson Brian Pinsent; brothers Cyril, Mark, Alex & Jack; sisters
Gertie, Ethel, Genevieve, Mary & Harriett and numerous extended family
members.
Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne. Internment on
September 3 at Trinity United Church cemetery, Whitbourne.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions funeral home visitation and internment will be
limited to immediate family members.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations can be mailed to Trinity United
Church, PO Box 89, Blaketown, NL.,  A0B 3K0   or via email money transfer to  trinityunited@hotmail.com

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32 Comments

  1. Sad to see Uncle Graham passed. A honest hard working man and a true farmer who kept the neatest homestead. Always loved the visits to those sheds growing up. Except the hair cuts. lol
    God bless the family. RIP Uncle Graham.

  2. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and extended families. May he be reunited with his wife and family gone before him. Rest in peace Mr. Vaters.

  3. I remember as a young girl visiting from ontario. Aunt Nellie was alive then my dad didn’t come with us it was my mom,my little brother. I thought I would miss my dad they all looked so much a like it was comforting. A few years ago we came for a visit I was afraid he wouldn’t recognize me when he opened the door I said you know who I am yes I do you look just like your mother, we hugged and we talked about all his kids and grand kids showed me pictures he was so proud!! God bless you all !! Lisa V

  4. To the Vaters family,
    So sorry for your loss. Another hard working piece of our community’s heritage has passed on and he will be missed by everyone. Much love and prayers to you all.

  5. So sorry to hear of Mr. Vaters passing. I remember Mr. Vaters from working at the Youth Centre for many years. A kind, gentle soul who loved the farm and was always so friendly. Our sincere condolences to all the family. Linda and Dave Newhook,Old Shop

  6. To the Vaters Family.. my heartfelt sympathy to you all in the loss of your loved one. Cherish his precious memories and keep them close to your hearts forever… thinking of you all.. God Blrss!!

  7. I’m sorry to hear of your loss Clayton and family. May God Himself, be your source of strength and comfort during this difficult time.

  8. My sincerest Condolences to all the family on the passing of a great man. Mr. Vaters was a piller of the community. May he rest in peace 🙏🙏

  9. Jean.oral.curt,Derrick and mark. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time . Wish I could be there.but .he can now join aunt Nellie again and mom.along with the rest of his brothers and sisters and nan and pop. Hugs Gail andBob

  10. Jean and the Vaters Family we would like to send our sincere condolences to you and all your family and friends, your father lived to a good old age a lot of people are not so lucky these days. Keep all those great memories close to your hearts and with time you will get through this terrible loss. Thinking about you at this time.May God Bless!

  11. Jean, So sorry to hear the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Morris and your family. God bless you all during your time of sorrow. Remembering all your wonderful memories will ease you pain.❤️
    Jessie Cox

  12. We are very sorry to hear of uncle Grahams passing. Although we have never met in person I do remember talking with aunt Nellie some years ago. I recall seeing photos that where shared with my mother, your aunt Stella of Oral and Derrick that come to mind. It is my prayer that we can all meet in person some day.
    With our deepest condolences Lisa, Barbara, Caesar, Curtis, Ray, Bruce and Dad.

  13. I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and with loving memories to forever hold within you heart.

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