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1946 - 2013
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Obituary for Stephen B. McGraw

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Stephen B. McGraw, 66, died April 27, 2013 at West Roxbury VA Medical Center in Massachusetts. He was born in Blue Hill, June 30, 1946 a son of William and Anna (Leighton) McGraw.
Stephen was a 1964 graduate of George Stevens Academy and a graduate of Beal College in Bangor. He spent 4 years in the US Navy, serving on the USS Grenadier and the USS Pulaski as a torpedo man during the Vietnam era. After the Navy, he became manager of the Bar Harbor Banking and Trust in Blue Hill, and spent the remainder of his career working with his brother building boats. Stephen was a member of the Franklin Veterans Club, VFW, and American Legion. He was an avid sports fan and liked all the Boston teams, loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Stephen was proud to serve in the Navy. His heart was always in East Blue Hill, a place he loved.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen Bruce McGraw II of Brooklin, and Joseph Patrick McGraw and wife Casey of Penobscot; grandchildren, Brandon Stephen Astbury, Derek William McGraw, Anaeva Jenn McGraw, and Morgan Delaney McGraw; step-sons, Christopher and Joseph LaBranche; brother, David W. McGraw and wife Ann; his special canine friend, Coconut; and extended McGraw family. He was predeceased by his parents.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the East Blue Hill Baptist Church.
Contributions in Stephen’s memory may be made to the McGraw College Fund, c/o Daniel McGraw, 529 Morgan Bay Road, Surry, ME 04684.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 141 South St., Blue Hill.
Condolences may be expressed www.jordanfernald.com
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