William D. Graham | Jamestown Press – Jamestown Press

William D. Graham, MD, 85, died March 14, 2021, peacefully at home.

He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy (Miller) Graham for 45 years.

Born and raised in Ridgewood, N.J., he was the son of the late Douglas and Marion Graham.

Upon graduation from Dartmouth College, Bill joined the U.S. Navy and served as a pilot and later taught formation flying in Pensacola, Fla. Upon discharge, Bill attended Rochester Medical School and rejoined the Navy, and served as flight surgeon on the Quonset-based carrier Essex.

Bill worked in the Kent Hospital emergency room for 30 years and served his Jamestown community as a family doctor. Bill retired to Jupiter, Fla. in 1996. He was an enthusiastic golfer and sailor.

Bill leaves three children from his first marriage to Susan Van Ness; Julia Taylor, John Graham and Nancy Graham, all of South County, R.I., two stepchildren, Steve Rogers and Linda Rogers, all of Florida, and seven grandchildren.

A celebration of life is planned for April.