Bruce Graham, a member of Promotional Products Professionals of Canada (PPPC), passed away on August 1, after a brief illness.

Born in 1943, Graham grew up in Victoria, BC. In 1964, he spent two years travelling the world, after which he settled in Toronto and attended the Hospitality and Tourism program at Ryerson University. He made a career in food service and promotional products, including stints at Talbot Marketing (asi/341500), and Nova Promotions.

Graham was a fan of sports, jazz and blues music and spending time at his family’s lake cottage.

He is survived by his partner Sharon McLeod; children Paula (Chris Harvey), Andrew and Michael; grandchildren Sarah, Henry, Miles and Evelyn; and his beloved dog Dexter.

A visitation will take place today, Friday, August 10, at the Skinner & Middlebrook Ltd. Funeral Home at 128 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at the Crooked Cue Restaurant at 75 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre Lakeshore Corridor Community Team at www.thecompass.ca.