Ruth Graham

Ruth Graham, 82, of Storrs, wife of the late George Graham, died Sunday December 26, 2004 in Storrs. She was born May 6, 1922 in Bridgeport, the daughter of Raynor and Alice (Young) Meloling and had lived in Storrs the past 30 years. She was employed for many years at the former Sage Allen Store in Willimantic. She is survived by 3 children, Barbara Crickmore and her husband Jimmy of Storrs, William Graham of Willimantic and James Graham and his wife Linda of Windsor Locks, 2 brothers, Francis Meloling of Florida and John Meloling of Milford, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, William Meloling and a sister, Gloria Chaliz. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte. 195, Willimantic. Burial will follow in the Storrs Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301, to the American Cancer Society, 238 West Town, St, Norwich, CT 06360 or to the First Church of Christ Congregational, 549 Storrs Rd. Mansfield Center, CT 06250. Please visit www.potterfh.com for directions and online memorial guestbook.