Josie Graham (Passed away 25 Mar 2022)

In loving memory of Josie Graham who sadly passed away on 25th March 2022

Our greatest sympathies at this very sad time. We greatly admired Josie during our time in Rotary and Inner Wheel. The only comfort now be that she can rest in peace.
Our thoughts and sincere wishes.
I have kept the photos that you sent me on my desk and there is a lovely one of Josie and I on a rental scooter. She has, as so often, a huge smile on her face. Somewhere else I have one of us in Cancun when I seem to recall the Tequila sampling might have got a little out of hand!!

It is good to have these happy memories at this very sad time.
Thoughts are with you at this sad time.
We share in your sadness, but remembering the many happy times sent together with Josie.
Our love to you all.
You and Josie have had a tough time of it for a while so it was good to hear that she passed peacefully. And that Simon made it home in time.
You and Josie have been (very happily) joined at the hip for a lifetime so it will be a big adjustment for you.
Wishing you, your sons and grandchildren my condolences,
Kindest regards.
Roger I am so sorry to hear this news, Josie was such a lovely person and we always think of her with great affection - just remembering now her smile and laugh.

Thoughts very much with you, Dom and Simon today.
Josie was such a big part of our lives over the last near 50 years since first meeting you both in October 1972 when I first joined Long Eaton Round Table.
Josie was the life and soul of many nights and leaves us with a wealth of happy memories from these years.

Our deepest best wishes.
We were so sorry to hear of Josie’s passing.
She was always so kind and welcoming and we think of her whenever the roses flower in the back garden.
With our love.
We were so very sad to hear of Josie’s passing but shall always remember the good times and her lovely smile. With love.
We were so sorry to hear that Josie had passed away, she is now at peace.
The world has lost a lovely lady and I can't imagine how distraught you must feel. Only time will allow the sadness to subside and the many happy memories you all share will become more prominent.
She was a wonderful lady and enjoyed her wonderful life, she will be missed by all who knew her.
I will always remember how kind and welcoming she was to me when I became a member of I.W.
We certainly had some laughs.
I know you and the family will have many happy memories to help you over the coming days and months.
Our prayers are with you all.
Thinking of you.
We were both so sorry to hear of Josie’s passing. Josie was such a lovely kind lady and nothing was too much of a problem. The Pavlovas she made were really excellent.
We know Josie made a huge contribution to Ladies Circle when she was both Area 20 Chairman and Chairman of Long Eaton L.C. Josie was the Founder President of the IW Club of Church Wilne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are sorry to hear your sad news.
You and the family are very much in our thoughts.
We will always remember the great times we had in Josie’s company. She was a true and loyal friend and we will miss her humour and sense of fun.
We hope that it is some comfort for you to know that her passing was peaceful and you and Simon were able to be with her.
Thinking of you with our very best wishes.
Josie was a special person and we have many wonderful memories of very happy times that we all spent together.
You are in our thoughts.
Love
I have the happiest of memories of chats with Josie at your home, before & after many of our Rotary meetings as well as on numerous social occasions. We had a very soft spot for Josie who was the first to welcome her to inner wheel & always sought her out for a chat.
God bless Josie she was a lovely lady. With fond love.
My thoughts are with you from afar, as I remember your beautiful Josie - her energy and the fun she brought to everything, her wicked sense of humour, and her kind & caring heart.

My heart breaks for your loss. I know you are now surrounded by much love as family and friends gather round you to support you and remember Josie.

This morning I spent some time looking through the many wonderful, hilarious and gorgeous photos I have of Josie which I will share with you. I hope they bring a smile to your face and warm your heart at this difficult time.

Much love.
So sorry to hear that Josie has died. I have fond memories when she was Ladies Circle Area Chairman and since then at the Reunions.
Take comfort in family and that she will always be with you in your heart.
I was privileged to have had the two or three chances to share her with you, albeit for only a few days, and I thank you for that. To both Carol and me, she impressed as a very special lady and, for you and Simon, her passing must leave you rather empty.

I assure you we will be thinking of you over the next few weeks, with fond memories, and with our profound respects,
We were so sorry to hear that Josie had passed away. We have happy memories of her at BDO events and I am sure that you and the boys will miss her enormously.

Our sincerest condolences for you at this very sad time. I shall always remember and treasure happy times with Josie especially at Round Table conferences. You have our deepest sympathy. With warmest regards.

So sorry about Josie my favourite “Clerk of the Works”. It seems such a short time since Poplar Road.
I’m so sorry to hear of the news Josie passed away.
I’m wishing you both peace and comfort during this sad phase of your lives.
I’m sure she is at peace and painfree in recognition of her amazing and caring personality. She will be truly missed.
We pray for her soul resting in peace and her blessings always shower upon you all.
Take care.
Someone so special can never be forgotten. Thinking of you.
So sorry to hear the sad news about Josie.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
We have so many happy memories of Josie, our meals out and playing Rummikub.
“Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear”
We hope that after this sad time, you will all treasure the happy memories of Josie.
With our condolences, sympathy & understanding.
We were so very sorry to hear the sad news that Josie had passed away,
We will always remember her for being a truly lovely lady, always so kind and thoughtful, considerate and for having such a gentle nature.
We feel very privileged to have known Josie, and she will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with you, and all the family at this very sad and difficult time but hope that you can take comfort from remembering all the special times that you shared together.
I will always remember Josie so very fondly.
Her warm smile and gentlenesses an absolute lady.
I can’t imagine how you are all feeling but you always did your very best for Josie and that was right to her last breath.
Not many people get that much love in their life and I know and saw your unconditional love and care at close hand. Your relationship together was beautiful
Thinking of you all.
Josie was a wonderful friend and support to me in Ladies Circle. I often remember our times together - even more so, recently. We shall make a point of remembering on the 13th. Perhaps I’ll wear a hat? But I SHALL laugh. We always laughed.
Remember with joy, Roger, as you both lived it.
With much Love.
We are so sorry to hear about Josie.
We have so many happy memories of the time spent with her.
Love to all the family.

Josie you were a kind, funny and very generous lady we all had so much joy, I was so lucky to have met you.
You were one of the best!
With much love.
I am so very sorry to hear that Josie has died and so very sorry for your loss.
You two were a team and I cannot think how you will be without her. But you are strong and she is at peace. You will have so many great memories of good times together and they will help carry you through.
We were so sorry to hear that Josie had died. We used to enjoy seeing her at all the ladies Enigma lunches & hearing her news, she was always good company. Josie was such a lovely lady and will be missed by everyone.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
So sorry to hear the sad news.
We had such good times together and our memories will last for ever. Best wishes to the family.
Josie was a lovely, attractive and smart lady in every way. We have enjoyed knowing her for over 20 years and in particular the last year.
With love.
The Club is saddened to hear that Josie has passed away, but we are all happy that she was peaceful at the end.
As our Founder President, 35 years ago, Josie and her friends gave the Inner Wheel Club of Church Wilne a great start in life.
I have enjoyed coming to visit Josie & yourself. Prior to her illness Josie provided invaluable advice to many Presidents. Most of the Club saw Josie at Christmas when she ate heartily and enjoyed the evening in her own way. I am very glad that Josie came as it was the last time we saw her, and we have photographs for the archive. Please accept sincere condolences from us all.
So sorry to hear your news about Josie. While I didn’t know her well she was always kind when we met and I will remember her smile, warmth and welcome, with pleasure.
Our thoughts are with you, Dominic and Simon and although thoughts may bring you little comfort please know that we are thinking of you all and send our best wishes and admiration for the way you have coped in recent years, supporting Josie though her illness.
Our thoughts are so much with you
We have so many happy memories of the times we spent with you both

Sincerely and our love
Thinking of you amidst your grief and deep sorrow.
We send our deepest sympathy to you all for the “passing” of dear Josie, a truly lovely lady who we all so greatly admired and felt very privileged to know so well.
God bless Josie and you all.
I know that we have already been in touch but we wanted to say again how sad it was to learn about Josie. There will be time, hopefully not too far in the future, when we can meet and share our memories of Josie and remember what a kind person she was, who had a great sense of humour.
Our love to you all.

Josie was a lovely lady.
So kind and welcoming.
It was a pleasure to have known her.
She will be very much missed.
All our love.
You are all in our thoughts.
We were so very sorry to hear of Josie’s passing. We have been thinking of you over the last few months and know it has been a difficult time for you and the family.
You have had a wonderful life together and will have so many great memories of happy times together.
With love.
We were so sorry to learn of Josie’s passing and can imagine what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Josie was a lovely wife, mother and much loved by all who met her. She will be sadly missed. May God give you all strength at this sad time.
So sorry to hear about Josie. Shocked in fact.
I have many happy memories going back 56 years. Where has the time gone!
Josie was always a very happy, generous and wise friend to have.
Happy times indeed.
Thinking of you all.
So sorry to receive your sad news.
My own memories of Josie will always be the bright and happy lady at your retirement party and your recent months must have been so upsetting for you.
With every best wish.
We’ve shared our joys, now I share your sorrows.
She was a lovely lady and I know how much she will be missed.
Love
I was so very sorry to hear from you that Josie had passed away. I know that she hadn’t been well for some time but it is still a shock to finally lose her. I have so many happy memories of time spent in her company and the calm and efficient way in which she dealt with all the fabulous parties and functions you both hosted. It will feel very sad not hearing those words ‘Roger and Josie’ anymore but as it says on the front of the card ‘precious memories live on’. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Love and best wishes.
We were very sad to hear about your loss of Josie. There can be nothing but fond memories of a very special lady.
We were so sorry to hear that you had lost Josie.
Mum & Dad and you and Josie have enjoyed such a wonderful friendship for so many years, and I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family.
With love.
So sorry to hear of Josie’s passing. I met her a few times at St. Chads events and always enjoyed the conversations we had. She was a charming lady and will be missed by us all.

So sorry to hear the news about Josie.
I always enjoyed Josie’s company at the social meetings for Rotary and Inner Wheel and I know that she was a long serving and well thought of senior member of Inner Wheel.
One thing that has always stayed with me is that whenever I was in her company she was always immaculate, whatever the function.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Josie was such a lovely lady and will always be in my thoughts.
So sorry for your loss. Josie meant such a lot to us all and many more. With love and best wishes.
We are so very sorry and saddened to hear that Josie has died, we send our love and sympathy to you. Josie was a lovely kind lady and you will miss her greatly. We are thinking of you and know that through your sadness you will also have so many happy memories of special times together which will be a comfort to you. Happy memories last forever.
With our love.
We would like to send our dearest condolences to both you and your family following the sad passing of Josie.
I always found Josie a lovely and very kind lady. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
So very sorry to hear of Josie passing away she was a lovely lady and you will have many happy memories to help you through the years to come, thinking of you.
So sorry to hear about Josie she was such lovely lady to work for and always very enthusiastic and kind to us all.
Just wanted to express our great sorrow at the sad news I’ve heard today, and to offer our profound sympathies to you, Simon & Dominic.
There will be plenty of time for reflection on what Josie meant to all of us and to you.
I remember your wedding day: the amazing hospitality throughout many years; the sheer life and sense of fun that she always showed; the keen & shared interest in football: and so many other things.
We will be thinking of you all in the days to come.
With deepest sympathies.
So sorry to hear the sad news.

We shall remember Josie with great affection – we have known you both for a very long time, so many happy memories.
Just wanted to say how sorry we were to hear about Josie. She was such a lovely lady with a ready smile and wit. We will miss her. With love to all the family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Josie.

It was a shock to hear how quickly Josie's health deteriorated in the short time since I had last saw you both before going away in December.

It was always a pleasure to see that friendly banter the pair of you had and Josie's endearing smile if she thought she had won.

We are so sorry to hear this news.
It’s been a very long struggle for Josie and for you.
We have always valued your long friendship (and humour) over the past 49 years.
There will always be a warm welcome in our home - anytime!!!
Keep strong - our love and best thoughts are with you and all members of your family.
We were very sorry to hear your news. Josie was a special lady who will be much missed not only by you, Simon and Dominic but by all her many friends. A much respected, delightful and charming person full of energy and always willing to have a go, with a wicked sense of humour invariably followed by a mischievous smile and a twinkle in her eye.
Josie will be sadly missed.
Our sympathies and condolences are with you, Simon and Dominic, and Josie is in our thoughts.
Very best wishes.
We were so sorry to hear the sad news of Josie’s death. Our hearts go out to you and all your family. Josie was a lovely lady. So sweet and smiling. She will be sadly missed by many.
So very sorry. Lovely, lovely lady. Will be sadly missed.
I just want to say a few things that come to my mind when I think of Josie.

A very loving and caring person
Great sense of humour
A great help
Joyful
An excellent hostess
Personable and sociable

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

We will continue to pray for all of you for some time.

We look forward to that day when we will come and visit England again and catch up with you all.

With all our love.
“When a lamp is switched off, the memory of its light still remains.”
I am so sorry that you have lost but glad that she just slipped away.
We enjoyed our time in Rotary and Inner Wheel under the leadership of you two.
More recently we were able to enjoy time with you in Tenerife and I was pleased to spend afternoons chatting to Josie about the past.
She had a mischievous sense of humour but also a wonderful ability to organise and get things done.
Sincere condolences.
Josie was a very special lady and friend. When I joined Ladies Circle in 1972 we became friends and I have lots of happy memories. Josie will be sadly missed.
Love to you all.
I am so sorry Josie was a wonderful friend it was an honour knowing her
So sorry to read of your very sad news, Josie was such a sweet & lovely person. It was so good to have known her & we will all miss her at Cornisa.
Thinking of you at this very sad time
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Josie. Always gentle and friendly, we greatly admired her. All our love.
We were so sorry to hear from you with the news of Josie’s passing last week after such a long spell with her health and dementia problems.
We have so many wonderful memories of our time with Round Table, and in particular when Richard followed you as Area Chairman. We spent time together both for the Orange Tour in 1979 – do you remember the Medieval Banquet and big Fred from California enjoying his elevation to King for the evening! He did go on to become President of WOCO too!
Josie then went on to become Area Chairman of Ladies Circle. These were the good days but neither organisation is so active anymore.
Our thoughts are with you all.
So sorry. Josie was such a lovely person.
Take care.
We were so very sad to hear the news of Josie’s passing. She was such a lovely lady and we both have such wonderful memories of her from 41 Club and Enigma meetings. She will I know be very sadly missed but never forgotten in our hearts.
Really sorry to hear about the passing of Josie and sending you many condolences and best wishes. She was such a warm and lovely person. Hold on tight to all those wonderful memories. – they will give you great comfort.
We send our sincere condolences and sympathy at this very sad time. We were all terribly upset to hear that Josie has passed away.
Josie was much loved by us all and was especially welcome at our ladies’ lunches. She will always be remembered as such a happy and engaging person. On a personal note, I enjoyed the many chats we had about all sorts of things from Long Eaton to tennis.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Very sorry to learn of your sad news.

We will remember Josie and the good times shared in her, and your company, over so many years. She was a truly remarkable and lovely lady. We are thinking of you. With love.
So sorry to hear about Josie’s passing. We send our deepest condolences.
Josie was always so welcoming & engaging to us both on our many conferences and trips together. A strong, and quietly proud mother & wife, Josie was always so natural and contented.

She was a very special lady, full of goodness, warmth and courage, and so proud of her family. On our many trips together around the world, Josie was always so welcoming and homely, and good fun. When I think of Wimbledon and Tenerife, I will think of Josie and you.

We will treasure memories of our good times together and give thanks for all you did for her in her final difficult years.
We are blessed to have known you both.
I am so very sorry to hear Josie has passed away and my thoughts are with you and all the family at this very sad time.

Although I’ve not seen Josie for many years I can always picture her kind and lovely smiling face, she was a beautiful lady in so many ways.
“May she rest in peace”. Your time together was wonderful and you provided her with an amazing life and supported her so very well right until the end.

She was a truly charming and delightful person. I am pleased to have known her. She bore her difficulties with patience towards the end of her life.
We will always remember the great times we had in her company particularly at Perkins. She was such a kind easy going person always full of fun.
We will never forget her.
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of smiling, happy Josie. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you.
We were saddened to hear at the weekend that Josie has lost her fight with ill-health and had sadly passed away. Please accept personally – and share with the family – our sincere sympathy. We have lovely memories of much happier times which we will treasure.
Do take care – our deepest condolences.