He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1950- 1954. Ralph returned to Beals to continue his lifelong marine harvesting (sardines, scallops, quahogs, shrimp, fish, and lobsters), which began in his early years with his father, Harvey, and grandfather, Frank, hauling lobster traps by hand in a row boat. He continued that tradition employing his own sons. Few can boast over 80 years of ocean employment. Ralph was one of the founding fathers of BJ CO-OP, a proud member of the NRA and Masonic Lodge #188 AF&AM. Ralph had a passion for painting. His paintings are much admired by friends and family. He possessed an eye for propeller refurbishing. He was an avid music lover and enjoyed strumming his guitar, penning his own little ditties, and being part of "The Jamboree". He had a love for motorcycles, and enjoyed camping on Head Harbor Island. He was known for his way of telling people exactly what was on his mind, yet still showed a kind and compassionate spirit.
Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Grace; his paternal grandparents, William "Frank" and Lena A. (Beal) Alley; his maternal grandparents, George A. and Grace (Dunning) Brown; and grandson, Dale R. Fenton.
Ralph is survived by (also some predeceased by) special brothers and sisters inlaw, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, of which there are too many to name individually.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery, Jonesport. Donations may be mailed to Moosabec Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 164, Jonesport, ME 04649.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1950- 1954. Ralph returned to Beals to continue his lifelong marine harvesting (sardines, scallops, quahogs, shrimp, fish, and lobsters), which began in his early years with his father, Harvey, and grandfather, Frank, hauling lobster traps by hand in a row boat. He continued that tradition employing his own sons. Few can boast over 80 years of ocean employment. Ralph was one of the founding fathers of BJ CO-OP, a proud member of the NRA and Masonic Lodge #188 AF&AM. Ralph had a passion for painting. His paintings are much admired by friends and family. He possessed an eye for propeller refurbishing. He was an avid music lover and enjoyed strumming his guitar, penning his own little ditties, and being part of "The Jamboree". He had a love for motorcycles, and enjoyed camping on Head Harbor Island. He was known for his way of telling people exactly what was on his mind, yet still showed a kind and compassionate spirit.
Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Grace; his paternal grandparents, William "Frank" and Lena A. (Beal) Alley; his maternal grandparents, George A. and Grace (Dunning) Brown; and grandson, Dale R. Fenton.
Ralph is survived by (also some predeceased by) special brothers and sisters inlaw, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, of which there are too many to name individually.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery, Jonesport. Donations may be mailed to Moosabec Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 164, Jonesport, ME 04649.
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