Orville “Sandy” Graham

Graham, Orville, 69, December 10, 2009.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment to be held in the spring in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Hodgdon – Orville "Sandy" Graham, 69, went to be with his Lord Dec. 10, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 23, 1939, at Houlton, the son of Arthur A. Graham and Marjorie (Kaye) Aucoin.
    Sandy was a member of the County Road Baptist Church. He served with the US Marine Corps Company D First Battalion, Fourth Marines in Vietnam 1967 to 1970, where he was awarded several commendations including Navy Achievement Medal for Combat, Navy Commendation Medal for Combat Heroic Achievement while serving as a Rifleman, VC Medal twice, VS Medal with 5 stars, Good Conduct, National Defense and Combat Action Ribbon. After returning from Vietnam he was employed as a Police officer in Northfield, VT. And for many years has been a long haul truck driver.
    He is survived by his wife, Connie (Tingley) Graham of Hodgdon; two daughters, April Graham Tash of Elliwood City, PA, Kimberly Dunlop of Houlton; four grandchildren, Justin Graham of VT, Brittany Tash of Elliwood City, PA, Brittay and Sarah Siriaus both of Houlton; one great-grandchild, Kendell Graham; two sisters, Bonnie McKay of Weston, Gretchen Watson and her husband Wayne of New Limerick; brother, Robert Aucoin and his wife Rainie of Houlton; sister-in-law, Noreen Graham of Bangor; many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Douglas Graham and his brother-in-law, Bill McKay.
    Friends called Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Sunday 1:30 p.m. at the County Road Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Carver officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Sandy’s memory to the County Road Baptist Church, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730. Online condolences at www.dunnfuneral.com.