It is with
great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bill Ralph of
Shannex, Fredericton on January 4, 2019 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers
Hospital, Palliative Care
Unit.
Bill was born
on August 25th, 1927 in Montreal. He was the son of the late
Harry R. and Beatrice J.
Ralph.
Bill was
happily married for over 66 years to Nadine Mavis (Ingalls).
He is also survived by his children Debbie (Richard) MacTavish, Peter
Ralph and Susan (Doug) Peters; his sister Betty (Doug, deceased)
Sharp; grandchildren Mark (Meghan), Brent and Jeff MacTavish, Chris,
Ian and Hannah Ralph, Ray and Carrie Peters; great-granddaughters Ava,
Gwen and Ellie MacTavish; and sister-in-law Lois Phillips (Trevor,
deceased) as well as several nephews and
nieces.
Bill was an
educator most of his life and worked as a teacher at Ormstown High,
Cartierville Elementary and Montreal High. He
persevered to obtain his master’s degree while
working. He became a Vice Principal at Riverdale High and
continued to teach physics while taking on the duties as Principal at
Lachine High School in the Province of Quebec. He was
honoured to receive the Gordon Paterson Award for outstanding service
to the education of
children.
Bill enjoyed
36 years of retirement. He loved his flowers and gardens and
was an avid reader of mystery novels. Bill and
Nadine thoroughly enjoyed playing bridge with friends and cherished
the many wonderful trips they were able to take together.
They enjoyed the fresh air while walking and cross-country
skiing.
The family
would like to thank Dr. T. Barry and staff; the Extra Mural personnel;
and the palliative care nurses and doctors for their excellent care
and compassion.
A small
private family gathering will take place to celebrate Bill’s
life.
If so desired,
donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the Dr. Everett
Chalmers Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
The sharing of
memories &
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Herbert Ralph 19272019..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick