Edward W. Graham ’72

Edward W. Graham, Augusta, ME, died November 30, 2024.

A psychoanalyst by profession, Ned was born in Waterbury, CT, attending Catholic schools before coming to Saint Michael’s.

After his undergraduate majoring in sociology, he went on to study at Virginia Commonwealth University (MSW 1979), and earned a doctorate (Ph.D., social work) from Boston College. Ned completed several years of postgraduate fellowships in psychoanalysis at PINE Psychoanalytic Center.

He worked as a practitioner, supervisor, instructor, consultant, clinical director and university lecturer in the areas of mental health, psychotherapy and social work for community agencies, state government, universities, as well as in private practice.

At different times in his life, he dabbled in various interests such as piloting single engine land and sea planes, hiking, horseback riding, waterskiing, reading philosophy, and even skydiving one summer. However, his greatest pleasure and meaning derived from his work and times with family and close friends.

While ever aware of the tragic nature of life, Ned endeavored to find purpose, meaningful relationships, and good times. He thought he was sometimes successful and sometimes he failed.

At his request, there will be no memorial service. He had a sister. No word was available about survivors.