H.L. Eugene 'Bud' McGraw
H.L. Eugene “Bud” McGraw, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021 at the age of 91. Born in Glen Lyn VA to the late Harold and Viola Blanche (Cole) McGraw, Bud served in the US Navy, completing a tour of the Mediterranean on the USS Salem.
Beloved husband of the late Mary “Pat” McGraw. Loving father of Eugene McGraw of Holbrook, Linda Justice of FL, Michael McGraw and his wife Jean of KY, James McGraw and his wife Linda of Holbrook, Kevin McGraw and his wife Diana of Brockton, Janet Murphy of Holbrook, and Ronald McGraw of Holbrook. Brother of the late Lilly Lee and Ruby White. Long-time friend of Frank Klotzbeecher and Bonnie McGraw. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and multiple extended family members whom he loved as his own..
Visiting hours will be held at the Hurley Currie Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37), Holbrook on Tuesday, August 31st from 10:30am-11:30am followed by a funeral procession to MA National Cemetery, Bourne. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Late US Navy Veteran.
Guestbook
First Name: Jean
Last Name: McGraw
City: Florence
State: KY
Country:
Entry Date: 08/26/2021
I will miss him very much. I will also miss our morning coffee on the front porch when I visited. Love you lots Bud ❤️
First Name: Derek
Last Name: Lade
City: Cooper City
State: FL
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/27/2021
Papa, we will miss you. Love You
First Name: Julie
Last Name: Williams
City: Elsmere
State: KY
Country:
Entry Date: 08/27/2021
Rest in peace Bud - I feel like I know you. You've raised the most beautiful children; ESPECIALLY Michael - he's my favorite ❤ Enjoy heaven with Pat (I know she was waiting for you! )
First Name: Rosemary
Last Name: Fitzgerald
City: Jamaica Plain
State: MA
Country: Usa
Entry Date: 08/27/2021
My condolences and prayers to the family. May The Lord give you Strength and Healing through thus time.
First Name: Marie and John
Last Name: Russo
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 08/27/2021
Dear McGraw and Lade Families,
John and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. We had the pleasure of knowing Papa Bud for many years. Papa Bud was such a welcoming person to all who met him, if you walked through Nana Pat and Papa Buds door you were immediately family. We truly loved and enjoyed talking to Papa he had so many great stories. We have no doubt Nana Pat was waiting with open arms for Papa Bud.
Sending our sincere condolences and we hope your happy memories bring you comfort.
Love, Marie and John Russo
First Name: Robert & Peggy
Last Name: Ross
City: Tequestsa
State: FL
Country: Usa
Entry Date: 08/27/2021
Dear Janet and family
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing
Truly a great guy and will be missed
Our deepest sympathies
Love Bob&Peggy
First Name: Stephen
Last Name: Loud
City: Clearwater
State: FL
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/27/2021
He was a great man. Always will to teach and help out. He will be missed
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: Henderson
City: Waterford
State: ME
Country: Oxford
Entry Date: 08/27/2021
So sorry family bud was a great guy jay Janet Kevin Linda Ronny mike Jean I loved bud so sorry to here about his passing
Love Lisa Henderson (McGraw)
First Name: Roberta
Last Name: Schneider
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country: Norfolk
Entry Date: 08/28/2021
I am so sorry for your loss.
First Name: Mary
Last Name: Smith
City: La Mesa
State: CA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 08/28/2021
Uncle Bud I didn't see you often but I will miss you always. Thanks for being a fantastic uncle. Love you. RIP
First Name: Jeanne
Last Name: Savoy & Family
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 08/29/2021
To the McGraw Family,
We were sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you now and all the days ahead. May he Rest In Peace.
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Rockwell
City:
State: NH
Country: USA
Entry Date: 03/11/2023
My condolences to the entire McGraw family and all that were close to Gene.
Sadly and too often friends tend to lose track of each other in this busy world of ours, hence this post being so long since Gene's passing. It saddened me when I heard that he was no longer with us.
Gene was one of my Dad's best friends, they served in the US Navy together on the USS Salem. Gene's wife Pat was my Godmother. I remember fond times with all of the McGraw's, visiting and many times working with them in employment.
My Dad often talked of Gene and himself about the days on the USS Salem and their friendship. They were just teenage boys when they met, they found a great lifelong friendship while growing up and becoming men, all while seeing the world. What an exciting time it must have been for them. Just two country boys from VA and W. VA embarking on such a journey.
I have a few photos of them on the USS Salem from my Dad's Navy scrap book. Don't hesitate to reach out to me if anyone would like me to scan and send to them.
I hope all are doing well in the McGraw family.