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Ralph Sinclair Day
– We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ralph
Day, a 97 year old World War Two Veteran who passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Camp Hill, Veterans’ Memorial
Building in Halifax.
Ralph was born in
Musquodoboit Harbour to his parents Alfred Caspian and Bessie Lloye
(Joudrey) Day. When he was barely old enough, Ralph joined the army
and would go on to serve in WWII in Germany with his brothers and
close friends. In 1945, he was wounded by shell fire, rehabilitated,
and then sent back to the front lines where he continued fighting
until the end of the war. Ralph said he lost a lot of friends during
the war and gave no credit to himself for the ones he
saved.
Ralph returned to
civilian life and six months later he rejoined the army. This time he
was stationed in Ontario at Camp Borden working in an Ordinance
position. During his time in Camp Borden, he met and fell in love with
Helen (Switzer) whom he married on November 7, 1958. Ralph and Helen
chose to settle in Mississauga, Ontario, where they raised their two
children, Brian and June. A close connection to family and Nova Scotia
was important to Ralph. While the family spent summers in Nova Scotia
with his sister Betty’s family, Ralph selflessly returned
home to work his summers as a Line Mechanic at General
Mills.
In 1988, Ralph and
Helen retired and moved to Valley where they built their
home.
Ralph a very welcoming
personality, was always busy talking to someone and always going above
and beyond to help those in need. There were no strangers to Ralph, he
would talk to everyone. Ralph had a contagious laugh and was always
thanking people for any expression of kindness. He had his own
rendition of the River Dance and if you were ever lucky enough to have
witnessed it, you would find yourself smiling and laughing along.
Ralph was always singing or busy working around the house. He had a
passion for bowling, gardening, socializing, cards and watching
sports. He loved shopping for bargains and could be found touring the
aisles at Giant Tiger on a regular basis.
Ralph was predeceased
by his first wife, Helen (Switzer); brothers, Robert, William, James,
Norman, Dougal and John; sisters, Hazel, Norma, Alfreda, Marjorie,
Elizabeth “Betty” and Eleanor.
Ralph was blessed
again and was married in 2001 to Romona (Smith). They were
inseparable, creating a home filled with love, laughter and good
times. His love and devotion for his family was in everything that he
did. Never passing a cry for help, Ralph became a selfless and
compassionate caregiver to his wife and was devastated at age 93 when
he could no longer care for her at home. They were separated for
reasons beyond their control, yet their desire, love and need for each
other continued. A special thanks to Romona’s family for the
love, joy and support you gave Ralph until he was separated from his
wife. The only thing constant in life is change and how you respond to
change defines your character. Ralph continued to smile through silent
pain and fight battles nobody knows about. It was faith, family and
friends that helped carry him.
Ralph is survived by
his loving wife, Romona (Smith); son, Brian (Lisette) Day; daughter,
June (Dave) Pearn; grandchildren, Timothy Day, Robyn (Hesham) Ads,
Cathy (Chad) Sherbo and Robert (Robin) Pearn; great-grandchildren,
Aria, Rylan (Cathy), Peyton, Gretchen (Robert), Jackson, Zeyad (Robyn)
and many nieces and nephews.
Ralph knew he was
blessed to have had all of you in his life and I know he would have
thanked each and every one of you for your love, support and acts of
kindness. So on behalf of my dad, Thank you.
To our family at Camp
Hill – Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure Ralph was happy,
healthy, engaged and loved.
Ralph will be deeply
missed by all who knew and loved him and his legacy will continue to
live on through the countless lives he touched throughout his
life.
Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
where the family will receive friends from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, March
22, 2023. Interment will be at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery. If
so desired, donations in Ralph’s memory to a 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
And to my
dad…
Thank you for your Service and may
God wrap his arms around you and never let you go.
“Bye for
now”
(Dad always ended our daily phone
call with “Bye for now”)
“How lucky I am to
have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”
~ AA Milne
Rest in peace Dad.
All my love,
June
1925 2023
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Ralph Sinclair Day 1925 2023
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ralph Sinclair Day 1925 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
