RALPH, Linda Maralyn ( Walker )
December 17, 2018
It is with tremendous heavy hearts that the family of Linda Maralyn Ralph (nee
Walker) announces her passing at the Health Sciences Center December 17, 2018
after a short, but courageous battle with Cancer at the age of 61 years. Linda is
predeceased by her loving parents Harold and Alice Walker of Normans Cove, her
parents-in-law John Sr. and Viola Ralph, and her brother-in-law Dermott Driscoll.
Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are her husband of 43 years John Jr.;
sons Corey (Lloyd), Colin (Paulette), Jason (Lisa); grandchildren Alexis, Rebecca and
Peter; sisters Pearl Driscoll, Barbara Jean (Marcel), Hilda Hynes (Alan); brother
Stanley Walker; in-laws Mary and Eli Hollett, Patrick and Rose Ralph, Tony and
Peggy Ralph, Theresa and Wade Critch, Eugene and Connie Ralph, Ellie Ralph and
George French, Eileen and Mervel Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family
and friends. The Ralph family would like to extend extreme appreciation to the extensive care
teams at the Health Sciences Center (HSC), St. Clares Mercy Hospital, Dr. William. H.
Newhook Community Health Centre (Whitbourne) and the William R. Bliss Cancer
Center. A very special thanks to Dr. Squibb (family physician), Dr. Lester (medical
oncologist), Dr. Tyler (radiation oncologist and palliative care), Dr. Russell and Dr.
Taylor (thoracic surgeons), Dr. Pierce (cardiologist) and numerous physicians,
residents and medical students; nursing staff at HSC 4SA, 4SB, 4NA, emergency and
cancer centre and the nursing staff at St. Clares. Additionally, the family would like
to extend a very special thanks to Carmel Collins (nurse practitioner, pain
management and palliative care), who was an indispensable member of Lindas care
team. Linda was loved by all those who knew her. She was the Post Master in Bellevue for
20+ years and during that time, greeted the community of Bellevue residence with a
daily smile, a chat and a listening ear. She loved her career and working in her
community. Linda was an active member of the Bellevue community and in past
years participated in plays and concerts, sang in the church choir, provided for those
in need and offered help at every turn without complaint or hesitation. Lindas love
of knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking and other paper arts not only
provided personal satisfaction, but the products of these activities will ensure her
family and friends have precious keepsakes to hold dear. Resting at Sacred Heart Roman
Catholic Church, Bellevue visitations Tuesday from 5-8p.m., Wednesday 11-4, and Thursday 10-12.
Wake service to take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. followed by Funeral Mass Thursday at 2 p.m.
Linda loved the Christmas season and it is her wish that any flowers be in her
favourite Christmas colours (red, white and green). In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the SPCA St. Johns, the Sacred Heart Church (Bellevue) or any other
charity of your choice.
