RALPH MOSS

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RALPH MOSS Ralph passed away, with his family at his side, on Saturday, May 31, 2014 just three weeks short of his 100th birthday. Ralph will be dearly missed by his daughters: Gail Atkins (Dick Pauls), Marlene McKay (Sean McKay), his son Cameron Moss (Melinda Moss), his grandchildren: Vanessa (Donavon) Sired, Desiree McKay (Kevin Klippenstein), Tyler Moss (Amanda), Meaghan Moss and Nolan Moss, great-grandchildren: Liam and Petra Sired and Paisley Moss. He is also survived by Rae Davidson and family as well as many nieces and nephews. Dad was born June 23, 1914 in Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his father, Sidney; his mother Amelia; brother Sidney; sister Irene Soucy, and sister Ivy Pearce. They lived in West Kildonan and he attended West Kildonan United Church. He was a Scout leader and was involved in the young peoples group, where he met mom, Betty Durward. Ralph started his work career at the age of 15 at J.H. Ashdown Hardware Co., working as an errand (buy) boy and moving his way up to store manager, both in Calgary and then Winnipeg. He left Ashdowns in 1968, and continued working at Acklands, Canadian Tire, and Merchants Consolidated. In 1939 Dad joined the Canadian Navy and became a physical training instructor for naval officer cadets; he was stationed in Victoria, BC, at Royal Roads Naval College. He left the service in 1945 as a Chief Petty Officer. On December 14, 1935, Ralph married Betty. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 1995. They raised three children in West Kildonan, Calgary and in Windsor Park. Dad loved golf and belonged to Niakwa Country Club for 43 years. He was an avid Bridge player and continued playing Bridge at the Waverley until age 98. After retirement he took up playing pool with the Prendergast Seniors. He met Margaret MacAulay and they had many adventures together over the next seven years. In 2003 Dad moved to the Waverley, where he met his special friend Joan Machray. He resided at the Waverley for 11 years and loved the staff there like family. A very special thank you to the staff and residents of the Waverley for always looking out for our dad. You are all amazing. He never complained about his hearing or vision losses, which limited him in so many ways. However he really enjoyed going out for lunch with his daughters, right up until the day before he died. A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Drive, on Friday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m., with The Reverend Sharon Wilson officiating. A luncheon at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or The Canadian Cancer Society: Ovarian Cancer Research, or a charity of one's choosing. We love you Dad! Coutu family in care of arrangements; E.J COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 14, 2014