Lisa Graves

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Lisa Graves

NORTH CONWAY, NH — Lisa A. Graves, 45, born March 23, 1967, died September 12, 2012 in North Conway. Anyone blessed to have met her would undeniably agree she left an everlasting touch on your soul. She was a beautiful free-spirited soul, a creative artist and friend who inspired many. She was truly an angel who walked among us emanating unconditional love and kindness to all she encountered. Just seeing the kindness in her eyes and beauty of her smile, you couldn’t help but feel her loving energy brighten your day.

Ms. Graves grew up in Lovell and lived in Conway, NH with her partner, Maryanne Fiorello. She was a loving mother to Devon Willis Downey of Conway; the daughter of Lloyd Graves and the late Sally A. Knox; cherished granddaughter of Wilma Alice Warren Knox Taylor (aka Bub) and the late Aubrey and Follie Graves and a beautiful "sister" to Laurie and Vic Panno and Chicky and Lee Deschambeault. She attended Fryeburg Academy and Maine College of Art. Prior to her illness, she worked as a counselor, assisting adults with disabilities at NCIL.

She loved the White Mountains. She truly treasured the simplicity and beauty of her natural surroundings and was an accomplished artist; it was here she found inspiration for her fabulous paintings. She enjoyed many days painting outdoors en plein air with her dear friend, Robert Gordon. She was a very spiritual soul who enjoyed exploring the philosophy of many beliefs. She believed all religions are derived of unconditional love at their core and she shared her life with that unconditional love for all. She also enjoyed poetry, writing, hiking, kayaking, spending time with her animals, especially her horse, and just being outdoors and in touch with nature.

On September 12, Ms. Graves succumbed to her battle with brain cancer and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by many family and friends including Jahn Deschambeault of Center Conway; Sullivyn and Dyce Panno of Brownfield; Thomas and Ben Downey of Conway; Tarryn Downey of Colorado; Debbra Graves (wife of Lloyd) of Florida; Aubrey (Junnie) and Linda Graves of Stow; Jodie and Sheila Graves; Kimi and Rob Pingree; Tommy, Kirby, Kenneth and Rita Knox of Lovell; John Knox; Shannon Moxcey of Waterford; Mitchell Knox of Lovell; Jeromy and Missy Knox of Fryeburg; Sidney and Janice Shane of Harrison; Diane and Roy Johnson of Norway, and many, many more who loved her dearly.

A private celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, please support Jens Friend’s Cancer Foundation (jensfriends.org).