Mary G. Graham (nee Groarke), age 89, of Havertown, PA, passed away on February 7, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Margaret Groarke (nee Conway). Mary was a 1946 graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia, PA.
Mary enjoyed, sewing, knitting, crocheting and singing. For over 40 years, Mary was an instructor of Irish Ceile Dancing and founder of Graham Family and Friends Ceile Dancing, where she passed on the tradition to many.
Mary was a member of the Annunciation BVM Church where she was a former Eucharistic Minister, Cantor, Lector and Choir Member.
Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bob Graham and her sister, Cathy Sandman (Donald). She is survived by her children Mary Graham-Zak (Dennis), Cathey Lewis (Bob), Bobby Graham and Noreen Duffin (Brian), her grandchildren Megan, Kaitlyn, Alison and Brianna and her beloved dog, Seamus.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, February 16, 2018 7:00-9:00 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:45-10:20 AM Annunciation BVM Church, 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA and to her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory to The Sisters of Mercy c/o McAuley Convent, 517 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066 or Project HOME, 1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 www.projecthome.org would be appreciated.