Obituary of Freida L. Graham

South Hadley, Freida L. (Schmidt) Graham, 90, died peacefully on January 31, 2021 at Vero Healthcare in South Hadley.  Born in Chicopee on Nov. 8, 1930, she was the daughter of Phillip and Mary (Miller) Schmidt. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Holyoke. Freida worked as a waitress for many years at Vincent's SteakHouse, Ted Gayda's and Jake's Restaurant.  She enjoyed camping and the ocean in her travels and loved her Sheltie pets. She will be sadly missed by her son Scott and his wife Dale of Poland, ME along with grandchildren, Michael of Poland ME and Kimberly Schilling of Palos Park, IL as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband Edward Graham in 2015.   A graveside service will be held at a later date at Forestdale Cemetery in Holyoke. Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.   Donations in her memory may be made to Beacon Hospice Care, 815 Worcester St, Springfield, Ma.  For more information please visit www.beersandstory.com