It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ralph Alexander Childs announce his passing on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 82 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Louise, daughter Karen, sons: Karl (Valerie) and Chris (Leanne), grandchildren: Danielle, Vanessa, Alex (Ashley), Colby, Brooke and Paige, brothers and sister-in-law: Warren Sheppard, Emma (Stan) Childs and Myles (Ruth) Sheppard, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John Charles and Sarah Childs, two children Karl and Lois, sister Eileen, brothers John Charles Childs and Wallace Childs, sister-in-law Marion Maxwell and Harold R. Sheppard. Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 2 P.M. with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at St. James’ Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.