Ralph
Parsons
Whitney Pier
We, the family of Thomas Ralph Parsons, regret to announce
his passing on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Born January 3, 1934, in Sydney, he was the son of the late
Robert and Rosella (Lundrigan) Parsons.
A mechanic by trade, Ralph was the owner/operator of
Ralph’s Texaco on Victoria Road. In later years, he joined
the staff of the City of Sydney Fire Department. He and his wife, Mary
spent many summers camping at both Seal Island and Lake
O’Law campgrounds, where they made many friends. Ralph had a
great love for music and he, along with friends, volunteered many
hours entertaining at guest homes. He also had a passion for fishing
and received great pleasure spending time in his boat on Lake
O’Law.
Ralph is survived by his chosen daughter, Darlene (Kevin)
Stevenson, Toronto; granddaughter, Pamela (Aidan) Blanchard; grandson,
Calvin; great-granddaughter, McKenzie Blanchard; great-grandson,
Carter Stevenson; sisters, Margaret MacDonald and Audrey (Charles)
Hopkins, Sydney and Cheryl (Kenny) Ratushny, Lower Sackville;
brothers, Robert (Penny) and Gordon (Arlene), Sydney; and
brother-in-law, Ray Smith, Sydney.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Poirier); stepmother,
Isobel Parsons; sisters, Dorothy Smith and Pauline (in infancy); and
brothers-in-law, Charlie Wilson and Currie MacDonald.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on
Monday, November 5 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be
held in the chapel on Tuesday, November 6 at 2 p.m., with Archdeacon
Brenda Drake officiating. Interment in Eastmount
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your
choice.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.camailto:www.sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ralph Parsons 19342018..
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia
