Ralph Sheldon Fletcher – 68 of Valley, Colchester
County – It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of
Ralph, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend
on July 18, 2014 at home after a fourteen month courageous but brave
battle with colon cancer. He went very peacefully with his family by
his side. Born June 26, 1946, in Truro, he was the youngest child of
the late Chester and Irene (Grant) Fletcher of Montrose. He worked at
Fosco Roofing for 35 years and retired in 2001. He loved Nascar and
was an avid fan of the #3 car driven by the late Dale Earnhardt Senior
and the #88 car of Dale Junior. Ralph loved the outdoors and found
peace in the woods. He also enjoyed 4 wheeling with his loving wife
Barb and many trips also with his friend Bim Faulkner.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barb (Lynds); son,
Darrin (Joanne) , Economy; daughter, Annette (Grant) Sprague, Mount
Uniacke; loving grandchildren, Connor, Cal, Wilson, Aliya and Harrison
Sprague; sisters, Eva Wallace, Etobicoke, Ontario; Helen (Roy)
Collier, Bedford; brothers-in-law, George Linkletter, Lower Five
Islands, Joe Rector, Central Onslow, and nieces and
nephews.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters,
Inez Moore, Hazel Linkletter, Marion Rector; brothers, Everett
Fletcher, Lloyd Fletcher; sister-in-law, June Fletcher;
brothers-in-law, Charles Moore, Bud Wallace and Frank (Sonny)
Smith.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~Varner Funeral
Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Ralph’s family will
receive friends and family from 7-9 p.m., Monday, July
21st, and from where the funeral service will
be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 22nd. Live
webcast will commence at 2 p.m. Rev. Donna Lawrence will officiate
with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will follow in
the Baptist Cemetery, Bass River. Family flowers only. If so desired,
donations in Ralph’s memory can be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society, Palliative Care Unit of C.E.H.H.C, Truro or the V.O.N.
Thanks to Dr. Mark Doreen, QEII Cancer Centre and Nurse Lynn, special
thanks to Dr. Trevor Locke, who Ralph thought the world of, Palliative
Care Nurse Lisa, V.O.N., EHS and a big thank you to Dr. Henderson and
Dr. Smith. Special thanks to his sister Helen for her ongoing help,
prayers and support. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Ralph’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send a Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Rest in peace we love you.