Ralph Francis Shanahan
1957-2018
The death of Ralph Shanahan occurred on Friday, November 9,
2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Chatham,
NB on July 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Robert « Bert »
and Mary (MacDonald) Shanahan of St. Margarets, NB.
Ralph is survived by one brother, Robert of Hamilton, ON and
one sister, Marjorie (Doug) Young and two nephews: Joel and Evan, all
of Saint John. Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by
his partner Judy in 2007.
Ralph attended school in the Miramichi area. In the
early 70’s he joined the North Shore Regiment
(2RNBR). He trained with the Regiment and various others
under MMC. He also trained with the 2nd
Commando Group, Canadian Airborne Regiment, CFB Griesbach, Alberta and
in GFB Gagetown on the 106th
Anti-Tank.
Following an accident, Ralph went on to work in the auto
trade in the late 70’s. He attended NBCC Bathurst
(MVR) and moved to Saint John to work for Goodyear. Later,
Ralph worked for Lawson Motors, Centennial Pontiac Buick GMC, Parkway
Ford and Joyce Ultramar. He was also a member of the Corps
of Commissionairs.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) where visitation
will take place on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 4-7 PM. A
Funeral Liturgy will take place on Tuesday, November 13 at 2 PM from
Brenan’s Chapel with interment to follow at Fernhill
Cemetery.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to a charity of
donor’s choice.
www.brenansfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ralph Francis Shanahan 19572018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
