Ralph Casam Harb
1962-2020
HARB, Ralph Casum – Age 58 of
Port Hawkesbury. It is with broken hearts
that we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful son, brother,
husband, father and grandfather, Ralph Casum Harb on Wednesday, July
1, 2020 in Lake Ainslie. Born in Truro, on March 7,1962, Ralph is
survived by his parents, Lynn DeLazzer and Allie (Charlotte)
Harb.
Left to mourn his absence, love, kindheartedness and
generosity are his soulmate of 37 years Colleen (MacMullin) Harb; his
loving daughter, Laura, Sackville; and her beautiful children, Miya,
Cassie, Zane, Dante, Novaya, Quinton and great-grandson, Maddox; his
loving daughter, Kerry, Port Hawkesbury; and her beautiful children,
Ava and Blake. Also left to mourn Ralph are his brothers, Darren
(Shelley), Tom (Wanda), Jason (Lisa); sisters, Adree (Andy), Kimberly
and Caroline. Ralph will also be missed by his loving nieces and
nephews as well as his extended MacMullin family. He was predeceased
by stepdad, Joe Delazzer; parents-in-law, Peter and Goldie
MacMullin.
As everyone knew, Ralph was a private person who thrived on
helping anyone in need. He was known to take the last dollar he had
and give to whomever needed it. Ralph always saw the good in people
and was someone who could be counted on; but he never wanted anyone to
know. Ralph preferred to be the man behind the
scene.
For many years, Ralph helped run the family snowplow business
for the Town of Port Hawkesbury. It was not uncommon for Ralph, along
with brothers, Darren and Tom, to be on the plows from the time the
heavy snow started until every road was cleared. And in typical Ralph
fashion, friends would often wake up to plowed driveways after the
streets were cleared. When he wasn’t plowing the streets,
Ralph helped his stepfather with the garbage collection business and
continued both businesses after Joe passed away.
Ralph grew up in El Segundo, California with his father
Allie, his wife Lynn and his brothers Darren and Tom. He remained
there until he graduated highschool then moved back home to Nova
Scotia. He also spent a lot of time at the horse barns which he
imparted his love of horses onto his daughter Kerry and grandchildren
Ava and Blake. He loved watching them ride and compete in horse shows.
Pride was written all over his face.
Ralph always worried about his parents whether he was home or
away. He called his mom Lynn and checked in with her daily. Ralph made
sure she was taken care of with whatever she needed him to do. He
talked often with his dad Allie and loved when he spent time with
him.
While helping others was something Ralph enjoyed, what
brought him the most joy was his family. He and his soulmate Colleen
were inseparable since Colleen was seventeen. They enjoyed spending
their time together camping in Lake Ainslie all summer. This became
their second home. He loved nothing more than being there with Colleen
and his grandchildren. Everyone was welcomed on Ralph’s
deck; he always made everyone feel at home. There was nothing better
for Ralph than having his kids, grandkids and friends with him in L.A.
Colleen also accompanied him when he was plowing the streets of Port
Hawkesbury in the winter and they both enjoyed spending time with
family and friends in all seasons. Colleen treated Ralph like a king
and he adored her too. His daughter, Laura, loved her father and grew
up looking up to him. Laura saw how big hearted and kind her dad was
and she grew up to be just like him in that way. She, too, has a big
heart and helps others when she can. Kerry was Ralph’s
“mini me”. From an early age, Kerry spent time with Ralph
learning the tricks of the trade of snow plowing, heavy equipment and
garbage removal. One of Kerry’s favourite jobs was working
with her dad to help fulfil his snow plowing contracts. Kerry adored
her dad and learned many lessons from him. Two specific things Kerry
learned from her dad were to be goal-orientated because the
sky’s the limit and “cherish our children the way he
cherished us”.
And while it was true, he adored his girls, his grandchildren
were his life. If you saw Ralph in the Walmart toy aisle, the
campground, the treat store, a horse show, a Christmas concert or
family gatherings, you can be sure his grandchildren were not far
away. Wherever the grandchildren were, Ralph was there too! From
supporting and encouraging Miya to graduate; to teaching Cassie and
Zane how to ride the four-wheeler; to teaching Ava how to swim and
ride a bike and teaching Blake how to operate the Bobcat, Ralph was a
phenomenal grampie. He loved teaching Blake anything and everything;
he loved teaching Ava how to cook. Ralph supported all of his
grandchildren in whatever they needed him for. With all the time spent
with each of them, Ralph left a piece of himself with them. He may
have looked stoic but his grandchildren had him wrapped around their
little finger!
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 8 from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. in
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville St., Port Hawkesbury and
from where a private family funeral service will be held Thursday,
July 9 with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. A public graveside
service will be follow at 11:40 a.m. in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery,
Port Hawkesbury. Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Associtation.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
“And
remember, no returns!”
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Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia