Graeme Paul Manning
Died: August 15, 2010 | Place:
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MANNING, Graeme Paul
Suddenly at his residence on Sunday, August 15, 2010, Graeme Manning of London in his 47th year. Predeceased by his parents Bill (1995) and Margaret (2001). Loving brother of Dave (Sheilagh) Manning of Ailsa Craig, Sydney (Jim) Holody of London, Bill (Jennifer) Manning of Vancouver B.C., Marcia (Todd) Finlayson of Pickering and Greg (Cheryl) Manning of Etobicoke. Mischievous uncle of Andrew Manning, Rob Holody, Sara Manning (Jamie), Brandon and Justin Manning, Adam and Carter Finlayson and Tyler and Ryan Manning. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, August 19, 2010 and one hour prior (12-1pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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When my Mom called today to tell me the terrible news of Graeme’s passing we were both in shock. After Marcia’s recent party Ted and I both thought Graeme looked very well indeed – we thought there had been a significant improvement since we last saw him. I hope that the Manning family can take comfort in knowing that he went quickly and relatively painlessly. When I think of Graeme I will always remember how cheerful he was despite his health challenges. He obviously enjoyed getting together with his family for good times and celebrations. I’m glad we had the opportunity to see him last month. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We will remember him fondly.
Please accept our sincere and deepest condolences with Graeme’s passing. It was delightful to see Graeme just a few weeks ago and share some happy times with him. It was also wonderful and truly a blessing that the Manning family enjoyed a reunion as such, precipitated by Marcia’s birthday party where you all shared a joyful time with each other. While you morn, may you also celebrate Graeme’s life with a smile and a warm thought and cherish the good times had.
DEATH IS NOTHING AT ALL
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind,
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
All is well.
My prayers are with all of you in the loss of a beloved brother.
With affection,
Jo Ann
I was sorry to hear that Graeme has passed away .Both myself & Hayley Nicol were neighbours @ 508 Upper Queen for 8 years . Graeme & the Mannings were great neighbours and always remembered.
Marcia, very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Hoping your good memories will carry you through this difficult time.
Grant
We want to express our sincere condolences to the whole extended Manning family on Graeme’s sudden passing.
We regret that we are unable to attend the funeral, but I am so pleased that I had the recent opportunity to spend time with Graeme and the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
To all of the Manning family, I want to express my heart-felt sympathy in the loss of your brother Graeme.
Except for Syd, I have had no real contact with your family in many years. But since my childhood, when I spent holidays some summers at your parents’home and many a family occasion with your Grandmother Manning ( Aunt Margaret to me ), I have considered you to be cousins. Among my parents papers, I still have many of the photo Christmas cards that your mom sent out annually,showing all of you as you grew up.
I too have lost my parents now, but I can’t yet imagine the feeling of losing one of my brothers. Syd said you were all together for Marcia’s birthday this summer…hopefully this happy occasion will give you very recent and happy memories to sustain you through this sad time.
Please know that I am thinking about you today.
Sincerely, Sandy
Syd and Jim,
Thinking of you.
Despite his health difficulties, Graeme always seemed upbeat and outgoing anytime I saw him. He will be missed but I pray he is now in a much better place in the company of the parents he was such a great help to in their later years. Few deserve the rewards of the next life as much as Graeme.
Joanna and I send our deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him.
Sid,
I am thinking of you, I too lost a brother last year at a young age.It is very hard to understand when they are so young. Your happy memories of him will be your comfort. Claudia
Dear Family
I have just returned from holidays only to hear of Graeme’s sudden passing. I would like to send my condolences to you on behalf of the Neuromuscular CLinic at UH. As you know Graeme and I have a long history together while he battled MG. I was always amazed at his perseverance and ability to manage his life. He truly enjoyed himself and I often was the recipient of his keen sense of humour. Graeme will be truly missed and remembered by all in the clinic.
My mom and I are very sorry to hear about Graeme. We both have fond memories of him, and all of the Mannings, from the days across the street on Upper Queen.
We send our very deepest sympathies to you all,
Kate and Jean Keating