Ralph Thomas Courage
September 5, 1932 to December 13, 2022
Obituary
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It is with deep sadness that the family of Ralph Thomas Courage announces his passing. He passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on December 13, 2022.
He is predeceased by his parents Moses and Margaret Courage as well as 7 brothers and 3 sisters.
Leaving his beloved wife of 61 years, Selina (Coish); daughter Beverly Vokey, son Derrick (Kim) Courage, sisters in law Jessie (Dan) Broaders, Muriel (Celestine) Doyle, and brother in law Bob (Madonna) Coish. As well as many nieces and nephews and a large circle of family and friends with a lifetime of fond loving memories.
During his life of 90 years, he enjoyed many great times with his family and friends at Max’s Place.
His career spanned 38 years working as a machinist at the Railway but most of all his dedication to his family was of utmost importance.
Visitation will be at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Friday, December 16, 2022, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will take place from The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, December 17 at 2 pm. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. The family requests that masks be worn. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on December 16, 2022
7-9 p.m. on December 16, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Saturday December 17th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Selina and family: So saddened to learn of Ralph’s passing. Ralph was a great man and friend. I’ll always cherish my memories of the great Flipper dinners he cooked for me, and the times spent with him at Max’s Place. Please accept my sincere condolences, and may God bless you all. Rest in peace my friend.
Selina and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the death and celebrate the life of your husband and father. May your memories be a blessing:; bring you comfort; and last a lifetime. Take care and God bless.
Mrs. Courage, Beverly and Derrick,
So sorry to here that Mr. Courage has passed. I am deeply thankfull for all the good memories we all had as neighbours. Rest In peace Mr. Courage.
Selina, Derrick,Kim & your family: Our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband & dad. May his soul Rest In Peace.
SELINA And Family,
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s be passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time..
Love,
Alicia Courage
Selina, so sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing, he was a lovely man. My condolences to you and your family.
Karen (Duffett) McKiinley.
Selina,
Sincere condolences on the passing of Ralph. The sense of loss never goes away, but neither does the wonderful memories.
Eric & Betty Jerrett
Selina and family,
I was saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. My sincere condolences and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sorry to hear of Ralph’’s passing. My condolences to Celina and family.
We are very sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was a very sweet and loving man. We are sending our condolences to his family and friends.. May he Rest In Peace.
Please accept my condolences. Ralph was a wonderful man that was a great friend to many who knew him. I’m so sorry Selina for your loss. The folks at Max’s Place will miss him. I spent a few Saturday evenings with him and the rest of the crowd at the HWL. Ralph was a nice man with a beautiful smile. I’ll always remember him. My mom and dad (Peggy and Gordon Bursey) were also friends a of Ralph and Selina. My thoughts and. prayers will be with you all tomorrow.
To Bev , Derrick and Mrs. Courage :
Sincere Condolences. Ralplh was very kind to us kids growing up and as an adult I always enjoyed running into him and having a chat . I am sure he will be missed !
To Selina and Family. We were saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. I know you both enjoyed the CN Pensioner’s functions. He will be missed. We are thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy.
June and Art King
Derrick, Kim & Family
Sorry for your loss, Liz & I would like to pass along our sincere condolences.
Dear Selina & family;
Deepest sympathy on Ralph’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marion Chafe
To Beverley and family
We are all so grateful to your dad for being such a wonderful father-in-law to Colin.
Thank you, Ralph, for accepting Colin for everything he was, and, wasn’t.
Thank you, Ralph, for continuosuly showing compassion, understanding and civility to Colin, when others may have not been able to.
Thank you, Ralph, for the time you spent with Colin, and the love that you showed him.
Thank you, Ralph, for being a loving father to Beverley and Derrick, so they could be the best possible wife and brother-in-law that Colin could ask for. May you rest in peace.
Selina and family, Our Sincere Condolences on Ralph’s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. God Bless … Lloyd and Jane Clarke.
Condolences to all of your family.
Selina and family
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. May the memories of your many good times spent together be a comfort to you at this difficult time.
Art and Anastasia Dunn
Selina & Family:
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved husband/father Ralph. Both of you were active members in the CN Pensioners & Spike Ladies for many years.
Sincerely,
Anne Peddle
Derrick, Kim and family
We are so sorry for your loss of your Dad.
Condolences to you and all your family .
Arch & Judy Greeley
To Selina and family, we were very sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. We all have wonderful memories of Ralph from Max’s place. May he rest in peace. Ross Snelgrove, Lori and Harvey Struss
To Selina and family. Sending you my sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Your beautiful memories will help you through the difficult days ahead. Sincerely Phyllis Beckett
Selina, Beverly, Derrick and Families :
Our caring thoughts and prayers are being sent your way as you grieve the loss of such an important person (Ralph)in your lives. May all your wonderful memories bring you solace and peace. Keep strong for each other ! R.I.P Ralph
Selena;
Sincere sympathy to you and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pauline Murrin
What a beautiful picture of Ralph. It’s like he’s sat down next to me talking. Had a lot of good times with you guys. Pinewood, The Hodge! We will always remember his charming way towards you.🙂
Love you guys! 🥰
My sympathy to you and your family and friends.
We lost a good one!
Love Cindy & Glen
Derrick & Kim sending our condolences to you & your Family. May God Bless you.
Randy & Dolores Mitchell
Mrs. Courage, Beverly,Derrick and Kim my deepest condolences to all your family on the passing of Mr. Couragr. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Rest in peace Mr. Courage.🙏🙏
To Beverly and family,
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time!! Thinking of you constantly!! We know how much your dad meant to you!
Thoughts and prayers!
Love your friends and neighbours,
Paul, Paula, Isabella and Nathaniel!!!
Hello Selina:
Ralph use to come to our home with our father, Frank O’Keefe who worked with him at the railway as well. May he rest in peace and condolences to your family.
Selina,Derrick,Kim & family: Our deepest condolences on the passing of Ralph. May he Rest In Peace.