Robert was born on September 25, 1947 at Dinnydoon, Springfield to William and Margaret Graham. Robert was an only child and attended Moyglass Primary School before going on to the Intermediate School in Enniskillen. On leaving school, he joined his father on the family farm where he spent his working life.Robert also served as part of the Ulster Defence Regiment for many years. In 1969, he met his wife Lorna and went on to marry on March 3, 1971 and they had just celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary (50 years) shortly before Robert’s passing. The couple had five children, four boys and one girl.