Standard Death Notice Times Argus Montpelier, VT Mildred I. Graham, 94, formerly of Northfield St., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2015 at Woodridge Nursing Home. She was born on March 12, 1920, the daughter of Carl and Helen (Weeks) Richardson Sr. of Worcester, VT. She attended schools in Worcester and Montpelier. Millie married Hershel B. Graham, Sr. in Worcester, VT. He predeceased her in 1985. They lived in Worcester, Northfield Falls, Montpelier, and East Montpelier (Gould Hill). She was mainly a homemaker raising their seven children until later in life, working part-time as a waitress/bartender at the Brown Derby, the Montpelier Elks Club, Lobster Pot, and the Rendezvous Restaurant. Impressing her son Rick, with her toils, he nicknamed her "Tillie the Toiler", better known as "Tillie", which remained with her throughout her life. She like nothing better than tending her flower beds and being outdoors; visiting family and friends; taking friends riding throughout the countryside enjoying the scenery, not knowing where they'd end up, but she always finding her way. She loved dancing, music, yard sales, dinners with family and friends, playing cards, bowling, and going out with friends. She also loved to travel and took numerous trips with her friends from the Senior Center. For many years, she volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Booth and the Central Vermont Medical Center Benefit Shop in Barre. She was a life member of the American Legion Post #3 Ladies Auxiliary and the Montpelier Senior Center. Survivors include her daughters; Janis Ghiringhelli of Montpelier, Gail Walker of Barre, Diane Graham of Montpelier; sons, Richard Graham of Randal, WA, Lawrence Graham and his wife Lynda of Williamstown, VT, and Douglas Graham of Houston, TX; brother, James Richardson and his wife Audrey of Worcester, VT; many nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her son Hershel, Jr.; son in law, Robert Walker; son in law, Edward Ghiringhelli, siblings; grandson, Michael Ghiringhelli and her siblings; Muriel Dupont, Joyce Saliba, Carl Richardson, Jr., and Francis Richardson. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the springtime in Worcester, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montpelier Senior Center, 58 Barre Street, #1, Montpelier, VT 05602. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.