Obituary of Lilian Graves

Peacefully at home with loved ones by her side on Sunday morning, May 28th, 2017; Lilian Graves of Arnprior passed away following a valiant struggle through cancer. She was 91. Beloved wife of Gordon Graves and predeceased by her first husband, Gavin McGinley (1975). Dearly loved and devoted mother of Christina Lacasse (Peter) of Stewartville; Billy McGinley (Evelyn) of Arnprior; Wendy McGinley of Fort Coulonge, P.Q. and Debbie Purdie (David) of Smiths Falls. Cherished “Nanny” of 7 grandchildren: Mark Lacasse (Sarah), Christopher Lacasse (Shannon), Stacey Needham (Jeff), Megan McGinley (Christian Gordon), Alexander McGinley, Jennifer Garvin (Rob) and Leanne Purdie-Devlin (Liam) as well as 10 great-grandchildren: Ryan, Hayden, Jordyn, Tayah, Kiera, Gabriel, Declan, Baelor, Madison and Annabelle. Dearest sister of Cynthia Bray (Frank) of Ottawa. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased her parents, Harry and Alice (nee Clarkson) Bridge as well as 2 brothers: David and Henry Bridge. Friends may share their memories of Lilian with her family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday evening, May 31st from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning, June 1st from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour Lilian will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Cremation will follow. In memory of Lilian, a donation to the Arnprior Humane Society would be appreciated.