Edward Ronald Graham

Edward Ronald Graham, 88, of Sherman, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at the Heritage Green Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenhurst, NY. He was born on March 6, 1937, in Jamestown, NY, the son of the late Clifford and Grace Solinger Graham.

Ed was a 1956 graduate of Panama Central School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. After his service time he worked as a Butcher and was the owner and operator of Graham’s Market in Sherman, where he was known for always having fresh meat for sale. Ed enjoyed roller skating, jogging, skiing, bike riding, and golfing.

He is survived by his three children, E. Ronald (Carol) Graham Jr. of Clymer, NY, Mark William Graham of Sherman, NY, and Kelly Christine (William) Paulson of Charleston, WV, five grandchildren, Matthew (Kate) Graham, Michael (Destiny) Graham, Andrew Graham, Corey Paulson and Max (Kayla) Paulson, three great-grandchildren, Georgia, and Jane Graham and Noah Paulson, one brother, Clifford Graham Jr, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Grace Louise Kent, Margaret Barstow, and Betty Stevens.

At Ed’s request, there will be no public services observed. A private graveside service will be held in the Panama Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be announced.

Memorial donations can be made to the Stanley Hose Fire and Rescue, PO Box 574, Sherman, NY 14781 or the Sherman Community Church, 107 Church Street, Sherman, NY 14781.

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