BAGNELL, Ralph E. – 91, of Dartmouth, passed away on September 5, 2021, at home. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Capt. James V. and Dora G. (MacDonald) Bagnell. Ralph owned and operated SUNSET MARINE LTD. he started in 1970. Not liking the service he received when buying an outboard, he decided to start his own business that would be built on QUALITY customer service. First starting on Main Street, Dartmouth. The service department was run by Ralph’s father in-law Eric Flinn and son Larry Bagnell. With business soon out growing their current location, they moved to Porter’s Lake in 1972 to 118 Post Office Road #7 Highway. Ralph is still here every day in this family-run business of three generations, proud of his more than 50 plus years experience standing behind what SUNSET MARINE LTD. Sells. The service department is still run by Larry with over 50 years experience, with his son Colin Bagnell. Thanks to all of our customers that have supported us for these many years. He is survived by son; Larry (Sandra) Lake Charlotte, daughter; Terry, Lake Echo, sister; Joyce Proulx, grandchildren; Michael (Wendy), Dustin, Collin (Natasha), Michelle, Danielle, great grandchildren; Damian, Adam, Riley, great-great-grandchild, Jacob, Riley, Ryker, Ryler. Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife, Sharon A. (Flinn), sisters; Florence “Fonnie” Bagnell, Theo Robar and Audrey Palmer, brother; Don and grandson; Robbie. Due to COVID restrictions visitation will take place on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 1-4pm the limit is 50 people, masks are required as well as social distancing with a funeral service at 1 pm Monday, by family invitation only, both in A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Musquodoboit Community Cemetery. Family flowers only or in Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Bide Awhile Animal Shelter. Special thank you to: Jose, who was Dad’s caregiver and treated him more like family than a client and always went above and beyond.
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