RALPH, John "Howard"

Age 71 of Truro, passed away May 4, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro after a short battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Logan Weatherby and Jeanette (Ralph) Weatherby. Predeceased by girlfriend, Gertrude “Gertie” Duval. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Ralph (David Faulkner), Bass River; Felitia Ralph (the late Daniel Macneil), Londonderry; grandchildren, Chloe Faulkner, Taylor Macneil, Carly Ralph, Zoe Ralph, Landen Ralph and Kyler Macneil; brother, Charles Ralph; sisters, Evelyn (Weatherby) Little, Brenda (Weatherby) Mcgrath and Sharon Weatherby. Dad was known as a very hard worker, starting at age 13 up until December 2021. He drove a feed truck for William A. Flemming for many years, giving his daughters many good memories traveling all around Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to different farms. In more recent years driving a cement truck for Quality Concrete, at this location for the last 20-plus years he loved to work, loved his job, and all the good friends he made through the years. He earned so much respect for all his hard work. Dad enjoyed going for drives, spending time with Gertie and Audrey. He loved his dog Baby, a good homecooked meal, loved getting the deals at Frenchy’s, Louis and New-to-you, enjoyed his social time at Tim Hortons, he was a NASCAR fan, and more recent days watching Jeopardy cheering on Mattea! Dad was a great man who will be missed by all who knew him, taken from us too soon, Rest in Peace. Special thanks to all the staff of D3 and Palliative at CEHHC, you took great care of Dad. Drs. Field, Graham, Coad, Henderson, Sharma, thank you. Cremation has taken place, no visitation, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations if so wished can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Online condolences may be sent to: www.colchestercommunity.com