THORNE, RAPLH NORMAN - At North Bay, Ontario, on Sunday, March 19, 2006. Ralph was the beloved husband of Pearl Nicholls, he was in his 72nd year. Loving father of Stephen (Jody), Michael (Nathan) and Pamela. Ralph will be reuniting with his beloved son Kevin. Dearly loved step-father of Darlene (Dwight Floyd), Patricia Dawn (Denis Hebert), Dale and Grant. He will be lovingly remembered by his granddaughter Gillian Scott. Dear brother of Jack and Marquerite of New Brunswick. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation in North Bay with Ralph's ashes being interred in the family plot in the Narrows Cemetery in Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick. Arrangements entrusted to the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME 464 Wyld Street, North Bay , Ontario P1B 1Z5. 705-472-8810