Passed peacefully away on May 27th, 2015 in his 74th year surrounded by his loving family, Mr. Ralph Eldred Colbourne of St. Anthony. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 55 years, Laverne and six children, Glenn (Joan), June (Wade),Yvonne (David), Lawney (David), Todd (Carolyn) and Brad (Sherry); grandchildren Shannon (Karie), Blair, Stefan (Danielle), Rodi (Amanda), Marquita (Ken), and Kurtis (Robyn); two special foster children, Justin and Sherry-Lynn, and one great-grandchild Riley; sister Velma; brother Roy (Judy); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces and a special buddy, Randy Pittman. He was predeceased by his parents, Roderick and Lucy Colbourne, sisters Hazel and Dorothy, father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Gladys Allingham, and a special aunt Ethel Bussey. Visitation took place at the funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service was held at St. Anthony United Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30 with Rev. Dinesh Gomes officiating. Cremation followed with burial on Tuesday, June 2 at 9:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.