Ralph Ford Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 11, 2024, Ralph Ford of Highgate, Ontario passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Irvine Ford and Doris Ford; his wife Mary Lou; his children, Kim McLachlan (Don), Tracy DeRidder (Darrell), Karen Falconer (Lance) and Stephen; his grandchildren, Lindsay Watson (late Jeff), Ryan Wilson (Laura), Darcy Falconer (Hanna), Spencer Wilson (Brittany), Aaron DeRidder (Monica), Brandon Falconer (Amber) and Jesse DeRidder (Maria); his great-grandparents, Ralphie, Kellen Watson, Kendall Watson, Sawyer Wilson, Bryson Falconer, Brooks Wilson and Rowan Falconer; his siblings, Marion Garrod (late Eugene) and Doug Ford (Linda); and his sisters-in-law, Betty McIntyre (late Neil) and Sheila Eves (Bill). He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the McKinlay Funeral Home (76 Main St E, Ridgetown, ON N0P2C0). A masonic service was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 from 6:30 PM to 6:45 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM at the Duart Cemetery (19869 Inverara St, Duart, ON N0L1H0).
Donations made in memory of Ralph to the Shriner's Children Hospital or the Highgate and District Lions Club would be appreciated by the family.