{"id":4232,"date":"2024-07-08T20:12:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T23:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheticampfuneralservices.ca\/?p=4232"},"modified":"2024-07-11T20:22:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T23:22:27","slug":"ralph-edward-timmons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheticampfuneralservices.ca\/en\/ralph-edward-timmons\/","title":{"rendered":"Ralph Edward Timmons"},"content":{"rendered":"

August 24th<\/sup>, 1954 \u2013 July 8th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n

Ralph Edward Timmons, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly. Born in Inverness on August 24th<\/sup>, 1954, he was the son of the late Eddie and the late Mary Catherine (Finn) Timmons. Ralph was known for his unwavering selflessness and passion for camping, hunting, fishing, and his love of music. Ralph touched the lives of all who knew him and left everyone smiling. Ralph passed away doing what he loved to do most: camping with his wife of 46 years, the person he loved most, Denise.<\/p>\n

Ralph grew up in Inverness before going on to follow his university studies at St. FX in Antigonish. After two years of studying and partying, he moved to Toronto where he began working as a lab technician for Lever. This is where he met the love of his life, Denise (of Grand \u00c9tang) in 1976. They were married 2 years later and decided to move back home to Cape Breton to start a family. There was no better place for Ralph to live than Cape Breton Island; the ocean, the wilderness, and the music called to him and it showed in how he spent each and every day. Upon arriving in Cape Breton, he started as a helper on a few fishing boats throughout the 80’s before purchasing his own fishing boat: the \u201cFlying Swan\u201d in the early 90’s. That was eventually replaced with the \u201cPeter Pan,\u201d the \u201cCory and Kiel,\u201d and finally was able to have his dream boat built, \u201cL’\u00c9cossois,\u201d where he and Denise could fish in luxury and comfort until they decided to sell the gear and retire. Throughout his entire fishing career, he graciously shared the fruits of his labours with any visiting family members who thoroughly enjoyed his perfectly cooked crustacean cuisine.<\/p>\n

As much as Ralph loved being on the ocean, he was equally in his glory in the Cape Breton wilderness; camping, trout fishing, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, blueberry picking, and anything else involving nature.\u00a0 When he wasn’t enjoying the outdoors, nothing made Ralph happier than playing the guitar and singing songs.<\/p>\n

Even though he kept himself busy, there was always time for others. He volunteered with plenty of organizations around town including being on the board of AMAC, he was a member of the Cheticamp Search and Rescue for over 30 years, helping new hunters with firearm safety and map and compass classes, and of course he was always willing to sing a tune or seven for any event around town.<\/p>\n

This cheerful outdoorsman will be remembered forever by his loving wife Denise, his incredible sons Cory and Kiel (Mandy), and his adored dog, Ila. Survived by his loving siblings, Ralph is remembered by his brother Donnie Timmons (Theresa), and sisters Edna MacNeil (Jimmy), Kathleen Timmons, and Jean MacDonald (Finley), and all of his loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.<\/p>\n

Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his sisters Mary Jesse Gallant (Doug) and Catherine (in infancy).<\/p>\n

Cremation has taken place and everyone is welcome to join us at La salle des Retrait\u00e9s \u2013 Senior’s Hall in Cheticamp on Saturday, July 13th<\/sup>, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for a celebration of life and sing-along. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (https:\/\/www.heartandstroke.ca\/)\u00a0or a charity that would be dear to Ralph’s heart.<\/p>\n

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