Passed peacefully on September 20, 2016 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Claudette Pottery, proud father of Patrick, Sean, Cassandra and Tiffany and grandfather of three. He is survived by 1 brother and three sisters and will be sadly missed by his friends Jim, Jack and many extended family members. Ralph proudly served on the HMCS Haida warship and was a dedicated firefighter in Toronto as well as a member of the V.H.L. He was also a passionate woodworker who constantly built things for friends and family. Memorial visitations will be held at TRUSCOTT, BROWN & DWYER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1309 King Street East, Hamilton (across from Gage Park at the delta) on Tuesday September 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm as well as Wednesday September 28 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm.