Myles Patrick Ralph

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It is with great sadness and broken hearts the family of Myles Patrick Ralph (Age 63) announce his sudden passing.

 

Myles will always be remembered as the gentle, calm man who grew up loving everything related to the wilderness. If he wasn’t exploring life by the water, he was out embracing his freedom in the woods. Growing up in a small fishing community he developed an interested in building structures as a young child. After helping his father fish for many years, Myles became a certified Journeyman Carpenter in 1977 at Placentia Bay College. During his younger years he worked throughout Newfoundland, Labrador and Ontario on various construction projects. In 1994 Myles and Diane (wife) decided to call Grande Prairie, AB home in order to spend more time together as a family, and to create more opportunities for their future. Throughout the next 25+ years Myles continuously fulfilled his interests in fishing, hunting, golfing, curling, scuba diving, traveling, camping, woodworking, cards, cooking and most importantly spending time with the people he loved. In 2007 Myles and Diane built their dream cabin at One Island Lake, BC where they spent over 11 years of their free time hanging out with their “Lake” family.

 

Myles’s kind, loving, humorous personality found a way to put a smile on everyone’s face. His intelligence and life skills allowed him to experience and value life from the most beautiful perspective. In 2018 Myles and Diane decided to move back across Canada to build their beautiful retirement home in Bellevue, NL. Over the past few years Myles truly appreciated being back home and being surrounded by his roots. He built various woodwork projects including a replica model of his Father’s fishing boat, he frequently went quadding and fishing to enjoy the beautiful views of Bellevue and he cherished sitting by the fire to embrace the vibrant coastal sunsets.

 

He is predeceased by parents Madeline and James Ralph, brother Felix Ralph, father in law William Brennan and mother in law Gertrude Brennan.

 

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Diane, children Myles (Raven) and Michael. Cherished grandchildren Brennan, Kayley and Madeline. Siblings; Rose (Don), David (Jean), Marguerite (Larry), Pat (Randy), Bill (Brenda), Sandy (Kevin), Jim, Josephine (Joe) and Ambrose. Brother in law; Bill Brennan (Sue). Dear friend, Eli Hollett. Also leaving to mourn are numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a large circle of extended family and friends near and far.

 

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service and Interment will take place Monday, August 9th. 2021 at 1:00 pm at Roman Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

 

Donations to Bellevue Cemetery Society would be greatly appreciated.

 

M=Majestic

Y=Youthful

L=Loving

E=Enjoyment

S=Soulful

 

 

 

Sunrise                                                                                     Sunset

December 20, 1957                                                              July 21, 2021

 

 

 

“Goodbyes are not forever.

Goodbyes are not the end.

They simply mean I’ll miss you.

Until we meet again.”

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50 Comments

  2. Diane we are shocked and saddened of the news we have alot of memories of you and myles out at the lake we are so sorry our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Sorry we can’t be there for you.
    With sadness
    Chip Diana and Amy.

  6. Diane, my heart breaks for you, Myles was a wonderful person and a great friend!! He will forever be missed by all who knew him. Hugs to all the family

  11. Our sincerest condolences to Diane and all the family. Every encounter with Myles at One Island Lake was always a pleasant one. He was an extremely kind and generous person.
    We were privileged to have met him.
    Tom and Margaret Tryon

  12. Our hearts ache for you Diane Myles and Michael he will be with you every day. Rest In Peace Myles ✝️

  13. Dear Diane,

    It is with great sadness that I read your post and obituary. I had the pleasure to met Myles on our trip to Cuba. It breaks my heart to learn of his passing. Thinking of you!

    Darrell and Carol Ann

  16. Diane, I am shocked to learned of Myle’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your children and to Myle’s family. Words can not express my sorrow for you my friend.

  20. Hello Diane
    I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much he loved you and you him. You both are very much in my thoughts and prayers.
    Anna

  21. I am so sorry to hear of Myles passing. I hope all your precious memories will be a comfort to you and your family. May he rest in peace.

  22. I am so so sorry for our loss! Myles was a mentor…took me in when in time of need, took my spouse in when he had to work away from home. I am grieving for all of us, but especially Diane, Myles Jr, and Micheal. Love and hugs always!

  24. Dear Diane,Myles, Michael and family, My heart aches for you all; unfortunately I understand your shock. Myles was a wonderful guy and he will be missed. Please take care of each other. Lots of prayers and love to you all.
    Darlene and Karly

  25. I don’t have words right now; just saw this obituary and am in shock.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you Dianne and your family.

  27. First time I met this man was hiding under the covers with a girl in his basement as he came home and changed laundry over lol…I went on to marry that woman and so began a friendship with this man…1996 that friendship started with hunting,camping,cards and many 6 packs of wild cat strong lol…we may not have been close friends for a long time but I do cherish the memories I have of this man and it sadness my heart…so sorry for your loss Diane..love you all…

  29. Extending deepest sympathies to the family. I grew up across the road from Myles and have a lot of fond memories. RIP Myles.

  30. So incredibly sad to her of Myles’s passing. May God give you the strength you need to embrace your sorrows and find comfort in your happy memories. I am thinking about you all and sending my heartfelt condolences. We will treasure our very fond memories of our time in Grande Prairie.

  31. So very sorry to hear of Myles’ passing Dianne… Our sincere condolences to you and all of your family… Sending Prayers your way…

  33. You will be missed so much my dear loving brother , you will always be in our hearts. Rest In Peace

  34. We carry you lovingly and prayerfully in our hearts at this time of great loss! May the love you shared be your comfort and the Spirit of God be your peace! Myles was indeed a gentleman! God rest his beautiful soul.

  35. Diane, Myles, Michael and the Ralph family, Karen and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of Myles. Our families have always had a close connection and we feel the hurt that you do. We have some wonderful memories with Myles especially during our earlier days in Bellevue. We hope that your own memories will help console you during this difficult time.

  36. So sorry for your loss, Myles and your family was a big part of our life when we moved to GP and was always welcoming and was a big part and piece of home when you are far away from it.
    Hugs to all of your family

  38. So sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs to you all. Find comfort in your memories and the family and friends around you. We were blessed to have met you in Grande Prairie 💜

  40. Myles was like a brother to me. Both of our families grew up together and shared many merories. We were all like brothers and sisters
    Rip Myles

  41. Dear Ralph Family especially, Dave and Jean whom I spent many years as friends in Camrose, AB and Josephine, her husband and beautiful Trinity ,whom I babysat many years ago. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Myles. I know this is a difficult time for you all now. Know that I will keep Myles and all of you in my prayers as well as the rest of your family.May Myles Rest In Peace. God bless you all. Pat

  43. So very sorry to hear of Myles passing. Remember him well as Rose’s brother or one of those young Ralph boys that hung out with my brothers.Condolences to all his family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

  47. Our deepest condolences to the Ralph Family. Bill and Brenda we are thinking about you as you grieve your loss. RIP Myles. Forever in your hearts!

  48. Uncle Myles I will miss you very much. I will forever remember how fun you were and all the jokes you told, the dancing you did and your passion for a good card game. My you rest in peace.

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