Ralph Barnard

Passed away peacefully at Arbour Trails Retirement Home in Guelph, Ontario on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the age of 87. Husband and best friend of Helen for almost 55 years. Loving father of Wayne (Nancy) and Karen Guitard (Jeff). Brother to the late Bessie, Kathleen, Charles, Ray, Frank, Marie, Audrey, Arnold and Merle.

Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St. Guelph, where the family will receive friends on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 10:00-11:00 AM. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow. Internment in Bailieboro, Ontario will be held at a later date.

Ralph resided at the Arbour Trails Retirement Home for the past few years, and he was very grateful for the personal care he received from all the staff.

Special thanks to Dr. Reddy and staff from the Neurology department at Hamilton General Hospital for their dedication and compassion towards Ralph`s care.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lions Club or the Hamilton General Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the funeral home (519-821-5077) or condolences may be left online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.

A funeral service will be held in the Hart Chapel on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.