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Neville Winston Ralph

Neville Winston Ralph

Neville Winston Ralph (1940-2015)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Neville Ralph. Neville passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on June 1, 2015.
Neville was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He was the son of Rev. George & Ella (Blundon) Ralph, and grew up in several small communities ‘out around the bay’, Elliston, English Harbour, Port Elizabeth, Exploits, Lawrenceton and Botwood; he was very proud of his Newfoundland heritage.
Nev’s priorities were family, career, friends, and involvement with his professional associations and community organizations.
Following high school graduation, he enrolled in a two month teaching program in St. John’s; upon completion, he began his teaching career in a one-room school in Lawrenceton where he taught for a year. He then worked at a variety of positions as he pursued education and career goals. He obtained his B.A. and M.B.A. while working part-time and raising a young family with his first wife, Patricia Harris. He then achieved his CA designation and practiced for a number of years, then taught at Memorial University School of Business, and retired as a Professor Emeritus from Mount Allison University. Neville strived to "open the doors to the world of accounting" to his bright young students. He was so proud of their accomplishments.
Nev had many interests and hobbies which he approached with energy and enthusiasm. He had a tireless zest for life and was a committed lifelong learner. He was always ready to learn and develop new skills and to take on new adventures.
He was a furniture-maker and boat-builder. He enjoyed golf, technology, music, good-natured competition and many outdoor activities. His latest accomplishment was learning to play the ukulele; he rarely missed a Thursday morning practice session with his dear friends, his fellow ukulele players. He also sang with a local acappella group, The Fellows.
He held offices in a number of professional associations and community organizations. He had many good friends who shared his diverse interests.
Neville is survived by his wife, Joan , and their children – Tara (Joshua and Alexander), Halifax, Jennifer (Andrew, James & Ben), Yarmouth, Craig (Tana), St. John’s, Mark (Vicky), McLeese Lake, B.C. and Michael (Anabel, Sanchia & Kali), Vancouver, B.C., his brothers Melvin (Beulah) and David (Pearl, deceased). Neville was a loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather. He was so very proud of his blended family.
He was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister Joan.
Thank you to all of our dear friends and the care-givers who assisted Nev in his final and courageous journey through life.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where a celebration of Nev's life will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2 pm followed by a reception.
Those wishing to make a donation may do so to the CRHCC Palliative Care Program, or the charity of your choice. Family flowers only.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.

 

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