Graham Heman Gates 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, May 9, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Graham Heman Gates, 90, Blandford, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2003, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Blandford, he was a son of the late Heman and Phoebe (Publicover) Gates. Graham was a veteran of the Second World War, having served in the Merchant Navy for 11 years. A member of Branch No. 44, Royal Canadian Legion, Chester, he was also a member of the "Independent Order of Odd Fellow Manchester Unity" since 1947 including two years as Provincial Grand Master of Acadia District. He served as president of Blandford Seasiders Senior Citizens Club for two years and was a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blandford. He was also a founding member of the Blandford District Fire Department. He retired from CFS Mill Cove. He is survived by his son, Alfred (Chrystal), Blandford; brother, Ira (Lois), Birchy Head; sisters, Hilda Robinson, Victoria; Alice (Murray) Cooper, Halifax; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Vella Perry; second wife, the former Eva Phillbrick; sisters, Dorothy, Pauline, Helen, Phoebe, Doris and sisters, Ruby and Jean in infancy; brother, Walter, in infancy. Family will receive visitors 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 11, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday in St. Barnabas Church, Blandford, Rev. Randy Townsend officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or St. Barnabas Church Cemetery, Blandford.