Minard, Ralph Edrick, 82, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Tuesday, December 1st, 2009, in Queens’ General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Harmony Mills, he was a son of the late Roland and Daisy (Shay) Minard.
After 4 years at Caledonia Supply Company he had a 35 year career with Rossignol Sales Ltd., the last 15 years as co-owner.
He enjoyed cross country skiing, fishing, hunting, curling and time at his cottage. Ralph enjoyed people, especially time spent with family and friends.
He was very active in his community as Past President of Kinsmen and K-40, 13 years as a fireman and an elder in Zion United Church. Ralph served on the board of Queen’s County Fair Association, Zion United Church, the Boy’s School in Shelburne and South Shore Opportunities. He was very active in the PC Party provincially and federally. He was a life member of Zetland Lodge No. 9.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Catherine Joyce (Lohnes); daughters Elizabeth Anne (Neil) Emenau, of Hebbville, Donna Lee (Cameron) Hartling, of Lower Sackville, his special grandchildren Melanie (Tyler) Waye and Adam Hartling, sister Kathleen (Murray) Smith, of Caledonia; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers Wilbert, Clifford, Lawrence, Robert, Walter and Edgar and sister Marguerite Delong.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m., at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 4th, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., from Zion United Church, Liverpool. Reverend Richard Bristo officiating. Burial will be in Zion United Church Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Zion United Church, Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Janet and George Fletcher
Catherine, We were sorry to hear about Ralph. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce & Melanie Inglis
Catherine and family, please accept our thoughts of sympathy at the time of Ralph’s passing. He will be remembered fondly in the communities in which he lived and worked.
Joyce & Jim Parks
Dear Catherine And Family.Our Thoughts And Prayers Are with At This Sad Time.May God Bless You All.
Dorothy Jewers
I It is with much sorrow that I I send to Cathrine and the family my deepest regrets . I shall remember you all in my prayers .Remember, he has gone to a better place.
DAVID WHYNOTT
Judy and I would like to send our deepest regrets on your loss.Ralph has been a great friend for over 40 years and was a great boss to work for and has been a great inspiration in my years in the business he loved. he always had a way to make you feel better when he was present.we will always remember him and miss him.
Pam Frauley
Donna, we are very sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that Larry and I will keep you and Cameron and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Pember, Heddie, and Elbert Edwards
We are saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our prayers are with you and the family. All our love.
Bill and Madelyn Connolly
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Betty-Jean & Beverley Colp
Catherine and family our deepest sympathy in your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Denton & Jeannette Orde
We send our sincere condolences to you Catherine, and members of the family, Our prayer and thoughts are with you.
Vernon and Nancy Oickle
Ralph was always such a nice friendly gentleman to talk to. Our thoughts are with the family in this time of grief.
Heather and Michael Anthony
Dear Catherine and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I am very sure you have lots of happy memories that will bring you lots of comfort.
I will miss my hugs and smiles, but I have many tucked away and will treasure them always.
Heather and Michael
Hugh Mosher
Dear Catherine and family,
My thoughts are with you all at this time. I have so many fond memories of our times in KIN, business dealings and even from opposite sides of the political fence. Ralph was always a perfect gentleman and a pleasure to be around. His smile was infectious.
Hugs and kindest regards, Hugh
Sandra Turpin
I am so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Take care and God Bless.
Rhonda , Dave, Kathryn and Stephanie Lacusta
We were very saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all.
Sally and Robert Fader
Catherine and family:
Robert and I are very saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Please accept our condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Tammy (Stafford) Chymist
Catherine and Family,
I was sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dot&Fred Lohnes
Catherine and family,,,,,,,Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myrna Crouse
To Catherine, Elizabeth, Donna and families:
I am so saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing and my heart goes out to you folk for I know how difficult this time is. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you certainly have lots of years of good memories. I know I have and someday I’d like to share one with you. It is priceless. He was a tease but a sweetie. God bless you all.
Myrna
Shelly Shupe
To Elizabeth and the rest of her family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know how much he meant to you and how you enjoyed spending time with him. My heart is hurting for you at this time as it wasn’t so long ago that I lost my father, so I can say that I understand how you are feeling at this time and know that I really do.
If you need anything at all, just say the word and I’ll be there for you.
Hugs all around,
Shelly
Donna Bevis
To Donna Hartling and Family
Dawn and I were very sorry to read of the loss of your dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We hope you and your family are doing well.
Love to you all
Donna
Deborah and Chuck Sponagle-Taylor
Catherine, Betty Ann , Donna and families,
I am so saddened by your loss. Please find some peace and strength in knowing so many care and our hearts ach for you at this very sad time.
Ralph was a wonderful man and Father,a true friend and very Special person who will never be forgotten.
God Bless you
My biggest hugs to you all.
Deb
jean( margo.s mum
i am so sorry to hear of Ralph,spassing ….
my deepest sympathy ,,he was a great man and will be a big miss in the community….
hold on to memories ……
Hugh Farquhar
I only met Ralph once, but my brother, Rev. Alex Farquhar, was very fond of him. They were great friends during my brother’s time in Liverpool, and Alex often spoke appreciatively of Ralph. I know if he was still with us, he would be making his way to Liverpool to celebrate Ralph’s life. As it is, perhaps they are having one of their lengthy chats in a better place! I pray God to give youall comfort and strength during these trying days.
Duncan and Goretti Mac Isaac
Mrs. Minard and Family;
Although we did not know your Husband and Dad well, whenever we were in his presence he made us smile. His goodness and sincerity always shown through. May God take you in His care until you see Ralph again in Heaven.
The Mac Isaacs
Gerald Keddy, MP
Dear Catherine and family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss and extend my sincerest condolences. Ralph will be respectfully remembered as well as deeply missed by his friends and family. May you find comfort and support in the days that lie ahead.
Sincerest Regards,
Gerald Keddy, MP
South Shore-St. Margaret’s
Heather Anthony
Catherine and Family, my sincere sympathy to you at this time.
Walter and Sherri Miller
Catherine and family:
We are sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing,please accept our condolences at this time,we knowit isnot easy for anyone
Sherri/Walter
Ben (Bernie) and Louise Knoll
Dear Catherine and Family: We were saddened to read of Ralph’s passing and extend our deepest sympathy to you all. I enjoyed working with Ralph and always looked forward to seeing him. He had a people personality (a very good salesman). We always intended to stop by on our few trips to the South Shore which never seemed to materialize, nevertheless, our thoughts were with him. He will be missed!
Henriette Wilcox Frielink
Cathy, I am sorry to hear about Raalph. You had a great relationship and I am sure that love will sustain you now and in the days to come. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Wallace
Dear Liz,
My thoughts are with you and your family. I remember the special bond you and your father had, may your memories ease your sorrow. Sincerely Karen – (from the yesterdays at NSIT). Take Care
Philip & Rosalie Croft
Catherine & family,
We were both very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. We remember our days at Zion United very fondly. Ralph always had time for a smile and a chat. Even though we have moved to N.B. to be closer to our daughters and grandchildren we often talk about the folks back home, many of who are gone now. Ralph , I am sure, will be sadly missed by not only his family but everyone who knew him.
God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Philip & Rosalie
Bruce Edith Saunders
Dear Catherine and Family.
We are all better for knowing this wonderful man,and the fond memories we have of him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,Bruce and Edith.
Byron Mansfield
My thoughts are with Ralph’s family at this sad time.
Keith and Vivian Wyer
Dear Catherine and family: Keith and I wish to offer our deepest sympathies to all of you..You are in our thoughts and prayers. Vivian And Keith
Joy Thibault
Donna and family
Our condolences to you and your family, God Bless You All
Joy and John
Kim Masland
Dear Catherine and family.
I am sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. Ralph was a wonderful man who always made me smile. His wit and humor were what kept me sane during many long days on the campaign trail. Ralph and RK taught me everything I know about politics. I appreciated his friendship and will never forget him.
Take care Catherine.
Love you lots
Kim, Adam, Kelsey and Kieran
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Our sincerest condolences to the Family.
lynn(Saulnier) rafuse
My condolences to all of you on the loss of your Dad and Husband.
Karen (Sabin)Watson
Catherine andfamily,
I was saddened to read in the paper about Ralph’s passing today.
I want to offer my condolences to you all. Ralph was a fine fellow who always had a friendly smile.
My thougths and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sharon (Young) Dickson
Dear Catherine and girls: I was so very sorry to read of Ralph’s passing. It was very strange but I thought of you both a few days ago and wondered how you both were, Ralph was such a very nice man, and I always enjoyed your visits when you would stop in to see my grandparents ( Your Aunt Etta). Wayne passed away just two years ago, so I know how you must all feel. My love and prayers are with you at this very sad time in your life. One of your cousins Sharon Dickson
Darrell and Connie Hannam
Dear Catherine and family,
We extend our sincere sympathy in the loss of a husband and Dad.
Ralph will be in a much better place and you will cherish all the good memoirs had by your family.
God Bless
Jan & Garnett Winchester
Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family, Catherine. Ralph was always a kind and gentle man and will be missed
Maxine (Murray) Stewart
Dear Catherine and family…….
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, as I remember Ralph as a good friend since our teenage days.
My husband didn’t have a chance to get to know him all that well, but enjoyed meeting him and knowing he was a friend of mine.
He joins me in sending sincere condolences.
Alan and Maxine (Murray) Stewart
Erin
So sorry to hear about Ralph’s passing. He was such a wonderful man and I really enjoyed meeting him & spending time at the cottage. Thinking of you all.
Marilyn (McGinty) Cobb
To all of Ralph’s family, I would like to extend my sincere condolances. In particular, I would like to let Kay & Murray know that I am thinking of them at this sad time. I had not seen Ralph for many years but I remember him well from when I lived in the area.
Marilyn
Bob & Pat Hamilton, Waverley
We are sorry to hear about your father’s passing and our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Cherish the good times.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
To Catherine and family sorry to hear of Ralph passing . our thought are with you all .
Carol & Bob Wilkinson
Catherine & Family
We would like to extend our Deepest Sympathy and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Carol & Bob Wilkinson
Carol Shannon
We are saddened by the passing of our sweet Uncle Ralph, but comforted knowing he is at peace. He was a loving uncle and a wonderful man.
Our condolences to Aunt Catherine, Liz, Donna and all who loved him.
Kenny, Carol, Jay and Kathleen.
Jean [Chute] Byers and Neil
Dear Catherine and family– Remembering Ralph from many years ago , 69 in fact, and remembering all the joy he and his special friend Royce brought into my young life, always smiling and kind . My, we had wonderful times. Though I seldom saw him or his family , over the years his memory has always burned steady in my thoughts and I never failed to enquire after him. I cry over his passing but know that God’s timing is never wrong and through his great love he will be looking after each of you. Prayers and Love to you all. Jeanie
John Wiles
Dear Catherine, Liz and Donna,
Our deepest condolences to you and your familes at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
John and Stephanie
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Anne Shay Kempton
To Ralph’s family:
I was sincerely sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. I always enjoyed the times we ran into each other at gatherings with the family. Some gatherings were sad and some happy. Ralph always had a smile on his face and some news to share.
Ralph was a great person and his memory will live on in the hearts of the people who knew and cared about him.
Sincerely regards,
Anne Shay Kempton & family
Kingston, Kings Co. NS
David Pine
Donna, we are sorry to hear of your dads passing. Although things will not be the same without him around we are certain that you and your family all have great memories which you can cherish forever. We are thinking of you and send our deepest condolences.
David, Kim and Nicholas Pine
Karen Gehue
Dear Catherine and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Karen Gehue
Ruth Anne Zwicker
Dear Catherine and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. I viewed the photo slide show. It was wonderful to see your family sharing so many wonderful moments. Ralph had such a great smile. It made smile just looking at the pictures. My thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Ruth Anne
Paul & Gail (Merry) Fancy
Catherine and girls- I have many fond memories of Ralph in my
years of living in Liverpool. He was a very kind and friendly man and always took the time to stop and talk no matter how busy he might have been. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gail(Merry) Fancy
Stephen & Janis Oliver
Catherine, Elizabeth, Donna and family, We are sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Millard shirley and Barbie
Catherine Elizabeth and Donna, sorry to hear of Ralphs passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Pat Hansen
Dear Catherine and Family: I was so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My sincere thoughts and Sympathy are with you all at this sad time. I have such fond memories of our fun times together at the lake. With sympathy and understanding, Sincerely, Pat Hansen
Diane Duquette (nee Croft)
To Catherine and family,
My sincerest sympathy to all of you. I know how difficult this must be for you but you will have beautiful memories forever.
David Chute
Ralph has been an institution in my family for all of my life and as long as I remember. My father Earl celebrates Ralph’s life as warmly as any family member he has ever had.
Friendship comes in all sizes and shapes and the smile, the twinkling eyes and the character is forever imprinted on my mind.
Ralph played no small part in protecting if not saving my life at one critical point in my childhood. I expect my parents shared their gratitude with Ralph at one time or another but I never knew how…other than to live my life well…giving when and in less significant ways as Ralph did for me. I can’t say I ever knew how to properly respect what Ralph gave to me other than to ‘pay it forward’ as opportunities have presented.
Ralph may be gone but he’ll never be forgotten as long as I’m alive and aware of just how precious life is…
Memories of Ralph will stir many a thought as we move forward and most everything we recall will recreate those sensibilities that we admired throughout his life.
Joy Melanson
To Catherine, Liz and Donna and families:
I have many fond memories of Ralph at the cottage and I am saddened by his passing. He often called me snooks and was always smiling and made you feel welcome. I am very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all. Joy
Val & John Kempton
Catherine, Liz & Donna – Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
Kim Harvey
Catherine and family:
I am saddened to hear the news of Ralph’s passing. He was always so friendly to me when I visited my Dad at the Rossignol office many years ago.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Kim
Evie Clark
Donna, Elizabeth & families –
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Hope you are all doing well during this difficult time. Best wishes, Barrie & Evie (giggle soup).