Stevie Graham's Funeral Service

S t e v i e G r a h a m

A C e l e b r A T i O N O F T h e l i F e O F

22nd APril 1981 - 7 th FebruAry 2014

Service held at St Pauls Church, Prudhoe Street, Alnwick, 12.00 Midday

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S t e v i e G r a h a m

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22nd APril 1981 - 7th FebruAry 2014

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I can't help but hear your contagious laugh,I can feel your compulsive good spirit. Youwere a warm bright light in this world andwill be missed dearly. I pray for an equallybright reincarnation, will miss you andalways remember you fondly my dear friendStephen Graham. Travel safe

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Only few people manage to get straight to your heart themoment you meet them. I willalways keep you there...



12pm Mass officiated by Father Des Mc Givern

Entrance Musicbridge over Troubled Waters – Played by James Graham.

1st Hymn – Our God Reigns

1. how lovely on the mountains are the feet of himwho brings good news, good news, announcing peace,proclaiming news of happiness:

Our god reigns. (6 times)

2. you watchmen, lift your voices joyfully as one,shout for your king, your king!See eye to eye, the lord restoring Sion:


3. Wasteplaces of Jerusalem, break forth with joy!We are redeemed, redeemed.The lord has savedand comforted his people:


4. ends of the earth, see for salvation of our God!Jesus is lord, is lord!before the nations,he has bared his holy arm:


O r d e r o f S e r v i c e



Welcome and Opening Prayer

A Reading from the Prophet Isiah. read by Nick Kavanagh

On this mountain, the lord of hosts will prepare for allpeoples a banquet of rich food. On this mountain he willremove the mourning veil covering all peoples, and theshroud entrapping all nations, he will destroy Death forever. The lord will wipe away the tears from every cheek;he will take away his people's shame everywhere on earth,For the lord has said so.

That day it will be said; See, this is our Godin whom we hoped for salvation;The lord is the one in whom we hopedWe exult and we rejoiceThat he has saved us.

This is the word of the lord.

Responsorial Psalm

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. read by Michael blackburn

Jesus said to his disciples:"Do not let your hearts be troubledTrust in God still, and trust in me.There are many rooms in my Father's house,if there were not, i should have told you.i am going now to prepare a place for you,And after i have gone and prepared you a place,i shall return to take you with me;so that where i amyou may be too.you know the way to the place where i am going."

Thomas said, "lord, we do not know where you are goingso how can we know the way?"Jesus said, "i am the Way, the Truth and the life.No one can come to the Father except through me."

This is the Gospel of the lord.

Gospel Reading

Words of RemembranceSpoken by David Graham



Bidding Prayers

Reader: Tom DeanWe pray for those who never had a friend like Stevie, lestwe forget how truly blessed we are to have enjoyed somany years with such an incredible manlord in your Mercy

ALL – Hear our Prayer

Reader: Sam PaxtonStevie was one of the most generous people i have evermet. even from a very early age he would share his sweets,pocket money or whatever he had. it is fitting that even inhis death, the donation of his kidneys, liver, pancreas andheart valves are able to help others. let us pray that therecipients will live long and happy liveslord in your Mercy


Reader: Tom GrahamMay the incredible life Stevie has led be an inspiration tous all, giving us the strength & courage to follow ourdreams and inspire the people around uslord in your Mercy


Reader: Kath ClowserWe pray for Stevie’s friends and family, may the images hecreated keep your memories alive and remind you howbeautiful the world around us islord in your Mercy


Reader: Tim ChadwickFor all the people we come to meet, let us help them to feelvalued and cherished, savouring every moment, as Steviedid with all those he metlord in your Mercy


Reader: robert Jackson & Sonslord, we pray for all the children who miss and loved StevieAnd all the times he made us laugh out loudlord in your Mercy


Reader: Victoria PangWe pray for all our departed loved ones. May theyembrace Stevie with open arms, and cherish his love and laughterlord in y our Mercy


3 Eucharistic Prayers



Communion Song – “In My Life” by The Beatles Sung by lucy Sturdy accompanied by James Graham

2nd Hymn – How Great Thou Art

1. O lord, my God, when i in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds thy hand has made, i see the stars, i hear the rolling thunder,thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee:how great thou art, how great thou art. (2 times)

2. And when i think that God, his Son not sparing,sent him to die, i scarce can take it in that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and diedto take away my sin.


3. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart;when i shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim:my God how great thou art.


The highlights werethe food and wine, I do not know whatwe will do next season - maybeGordon Ramsey will come out.



Final Prayer and Commendation

3rd Hymn – Sing Hosanna

1. Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising, give me joy in my heart i pray.Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising.Keep me praising till the end of day.

Sing hosanna! Sing hosanna!Sing hosanna to the King of kings!Sing hosanna! Sing hosanna! Sing hosanna to the King!

2. Give me peace in my heart, keep me resting…

3. Give me love in my heart, keep me serving…

4. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning…

There are those whoare put on this earthto teach us what it isto love big, to livelarge, to make peoplelaugh, to value simplethings and appreciatewhat we've got. Will remember youalways! Rest in peacesweet friend!



S t e v i e ’ s I n f a m o u s C h o c o l a t e B r o w n i e

375g butter

375g of the best dark chocolate you can afford

225g plain flour

1 teaspoon salt

6 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

500g caster sugar

300g Optional chopped nuts.

1. heat up oven to 170 degrees C and line a 20cm

square baking tray with greaseproof paper.

2. Place butter and chocolate in a heat resistant bowl

in the microwave or over a bain marie to melt.

3. Mix together flour and salt.

4. Then beat the eggs and vanilla together and add

the sugar.

5. Add the chocolate mixture to the rest of the

ingredients. if you are adding nuts, fold them into

the mixture also. Pour into the baking tray.

6. Pop in the centre of the oven and cook

for 30 minutes.

7. you can either serve once cooled slightly or wrap

it and put in the fridge or freezer to give a fudgy

texture when served.

Stevie will always be remembered for his passion for food and love of his work. All his recipes were constantly evolving though experimentation and a drive for perfection.Stevie cooked this brownie throughout the alps and was served on the menu at ParkStreet Mews in Sri Lanka.

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Thank you for all your cards of condolence and support

Anyone wishing to make a donation, there wil l be a collect ion

box at The red lion inn for unity Mission Trust , the charity

that Stevie and Minoli were planning to raise money for.

The Graham family would like to invite everyone following

this service to the Celebration of Stevie’s Life:

The red lion inn, 22 Northumberland Street

Alnmouth, Northumberland, Ne66 2rJ

On the 15th February, you are ALL invited to go for

a walk on Alnmouth beach with Stevie’s fr iends and

family, meeting at the red lion inn in Alnmouth at 11am.


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