Ralph Douglas Henderson
1922-2021
Ralph Douglas
Henderson – 98,
Camden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Camden, he was a
son of the late Matthew and Ella (Miller) Henderson.
Since the age of 14, Ralph worked in the woods. An avid
outdoorsman, he loved four-wheeling and did so right up until November
2020 and also pulling horses; he started pulling horses at age 17 and
the last time he did it at age 87 he remarked that he was going to
«take them for one more whirl!» He owned draft horses all of
his life and was happiest when he was at horse pulls or showing
horses.
He loved watching and cheering on his great grandchildren at
their hockey games, playing 45s (ever the fierce competitor even from
his hospital bed), playing and listening to fiddle music, going to
dances and enjoyed a couple trips out West and to
Alaska.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Kaye (Richards), Camden;
children, Frances (Stanley) Carter, Camden; Karen Beers, Bass River,
New Brunswick; step-daughter, Ferne Bates, Greens Creek;
daughter-in-law, Diane Henderson, Truro; grandchildren, Craig (Angela)
Carter, Camden; Karla (Gary) Carter-Smith, Camden; Troy (Mary-Ann)
Henderson, Camden; Tammy (Colin) Bagnell, Truro; Lisa Betts, Bass
River, New Brunswick; Angela «Angie» (Michael) DeAdder,
Debert; Debbie (Danny) Chapman, Moncton, New Brusnwick; Carmen Beers,
Moncton, New Brunswick; Glendon (Joanne) Bates, Greens Creek; Karl
Bates, Truro; Robert Bates, Greens Creek; Kelly Bates, Greens Creek;
John Canning, Greens Creek; Darlene (Robert) Stone, Debert; Randy
Delaney, Halifax; Freda Delaney, Ontario; great grandchildren,
Marissa, Gavynn, Chase, Lauren, Colby, Chloe, Jenna, Krista, Garrett,
Courtney, Kalie, Chloe, MacKenzie, Ashley, Chelsea, Patrick, Matthew;
several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased
by his first wife, Elma Fern (Burris); son, Brent; step-daughter, Barb
Delaney; step-son, Floyd; siblings, Parker, Clyde, Ruby, Rhoda, Jean,
Elizabeth.
Special thanks are extended to family doctor, Dr. Stephen
Ellis (He’s quite a boy!), nursing staff of the
3rd floor at Colchester East Hants Health
Centre and to Dad’s many friends who were always willing to
help whenever asked.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where a private funeral
service will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2021; webcasting of the
funeral service will be open to all and may be viewed from this site
at 10:55 a.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021; this link will remain active
for some time after the funeral. If so desired, donations in
Ralph’s memory to Camden Cemetery or charity of choice are
welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Ralph’s obituary on-line and selecting «Send A
Condolence» at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
«Being old isn’t
a lot of fun, but I had one hell of a good time getting
here!»
(Quote from Ralph
Henderson)
19222021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ralph Douglas Henderson 19222021..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia