Ralph shared love and life with Brenda, his spouse of 49 years, and their youngsters and spouses, Braden & Karen; Mark & Karen; and Melody & Nathan. His grandchildren Ava, Katie, Fianna (2012) & Alex; Zoe & Stephen; and Addy & Zach crammed him with satisfaction and pleasure, whether or not cheering them on in sports activities, dance, band, or fishing, chasing them in a recreation of tag, giving piggy backs, or simply strolling collectively within the woods with their canine. Households, pals and strangers alike knew he cared as he’d hear intently, with understanding and encouragement, at all times with out judgment.
His love of nature was fostered by his dad and mom Braden (2012) and Laura Whittington (2008); brother Eric & Val; and sister Frances & Cameron Wybrow. His Burt brothers- and sisters-in-law Gary (1948), Charlene & Clayton, Doug & Annie, Sharon & Craig, David (1992) and Brian & Rosemary, plus fifteen beloved nieces & nephews fondly share tales of farm life, tractor rides, cabin adventures, tenting, and energetic dinner conversations.
In his 77 years, he made a distinction. Rising up, he supplied assist each to his household and on the farm, whereas excelling academically all through grade college (Chemong and Adam Scott) and college (Trent and McMaster). He turned a beloved pastor at Hanover Baptist, Calvary Baptist Cobourg, and Norwood Baptist. As a chaplain, he cared for the residents of Dixville House, Quebec; D’Arcy Place, Huronia Regional Heart, Golden Plough Lodge, Peterborough Jail and Millbrook Correctional Heart; his tenderness calmed many a weary soul.
Our honest thanks for the professional care he acquired from everybody on the Ptbo Most cancers Heart with Dr Anjum; the Palliative Care workforce, particularly Dr Mallory; and Drs Motyer, Hyde, Meade and Mui.
We invite you to affix us on the Highland Park Funeral Heart for visitation Friday, Feb 7 from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm, with funeral service Saturday, Feb 8 at 2:30, (reside stream out there) with Rev. Rodney Smith-Merkley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, take into account donating to Avenue Degree Advocacy, Prostate Most cancers Basis Canada, or Canadian Baptist Ministries.
