Thelma B. Grahn of New Durham passed away 11 Jan 2012 while wintering with her son in Durango, CO. Born in Saugus, MA in 1926, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Rupert W. (Bill) Grahn Jr. in March 2010. Thelma was the youngest of 11 children of the late Annie L. (Rhuland) and George W. Burton. Thelma is survived by her son Donald B. Grahn, son Rupert W. (Bill) and his wife Sharon K. Grahn, grandchildren Brian W. Grahn and Nicole C. Borich.
Thelma graduated from Saugus High School, and worked as a draftsman for General Electric Co. of Lynn, MA during WWII. Thelma was an active member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Wolfeboro and the St. Stephens Episcopal Church of Lynn, MA. Thelma was active in many clubs and organizations, and was a charter member of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 917, also known as the Alton Bay Flying Club. Thelma loved living at the "camp" on Merrymeeting Lake, and enjoyed each New England seasonal change for the beauty it brought to her New Hampshire lake.
Services will be held in the spring at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH 03835. Burial will be sometime in May at the John C. Shirley Cemetery in New Durham, NH. Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to local shelters or the All Saints Episcopal Church South, Main St. Wolfeboro, NH 03894. To express condolences, please visit: peasleefuneralhome.com