Mary Graham

Mary "Diane" Graham, 86, of North Syracuse, NY and Largo, FL, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023. Diane was born in Syracuse, New York, on April 9, 1937 to Charles and Mary Kiggins. Diane retired from Melvin & Melvin PLLC, Syracuse, where she was employed as a clerical worker for many years. She showed compassion for others, as well as kindness and grace. Diane was a devout Catholic and a communicant at Sacred Heart Church of Cicero. In her free time, she enjoyed being a snowbird in Florida, golfing (she had two holes-in-one!), and especially spending time with family and friends. Diane was also an avid New York Yankees baseball fan.

Diane was preceded in death by her husband Richard Graham; parents, Charles and Mary Kiggins; and her siblings, Helen, Charles, Kathryn, Wallace, Rita, and David.

Diane is survived by her three sons, Michael (Judy) Graham, Mark (Maria) Graham, John (Libbie) Graham; her two daughters, Debbie (Jim) Witz, and Karen (Jay) Bicknell; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations and Funerals. A service will be held the following morning at 9:30 a.m. at New Comer. Burial will be made in North Syracuse Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association.

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