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Ralph Gordon Sewell

Ralph Gordon Sewell

Male 1925 - 2008  (83 years)

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  • Name Ralph Gordon Sewell 
    Born 10 Apr 1925  Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Between 1962 and 1990  Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    employee of Saint John Dry Dock in Paint Dept 
    Misc Jul 2008  [2
    eight great grandchildren 
    Obituary Jul 2008  Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Fundy Funeral Home 

    • Obituary

      The death of Ralph Gordon Sewell, loving husband of Ruth (Fillmore) Sewell, occurred on Sunday July 6, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1925 in Saint John he was the son of the late Fred and Sara Elizabeth (Jennings) Sewell. He worked for the Saint John Dry Dock in the Paint Department for 28 years, retiring in 1990. Ralph's greatest joy was watching his children and grandchildren play hockey and spending time with them. He was active in Coldbrook Community Centre and was a member of the Star Light Promenades Square Dancers in Fairvale. 
      Besides his loving wife Ruth of 64 years, he is survived by his sons Murray Sewell (Carol) and Daryl Sewell (Shirley); daughter Cheryl Boudreau (Brian) all of Saint John; 10 grandchildren: Murray A. Sewell (Sandra), Mark Sewell, Kevin Sewell (Nicole), Kristopher Sewell (Monique), April Hanley (Cory), Jason Sewell (Ashley), Jody Sewell (Amber), Shawn Boudreau (Alicia), Adam Boudreau (Stephanie) and Cory Boudreau; eight great grandchildren; one sister Marion Avard of Aura, ON; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Evelyn Mowery and brother Murray Sewell.
    Occupation a painter  [3
    Died 6 Jul 2008  Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4
    Person ID I48654  Arthur - Research
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2017 

    Family Annie Ruth Fillmore,   b. 12 Feb 1925, Glen Falls, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Dec 2016, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 7 Jun 1944  Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Murray Ralph Sewell,   b. 25 Mar 1945, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 2013, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     2. Daryl Barry Sewell
     3. Cheryl Dawn Sewell
    Family ID F16987  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Apr 1925 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Jun 1944 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - employee of Saint John Dry Dock in Paint Dept - Between 1962 and 1990 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Fundy Funeral Home - Jul 2008 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Jul 2008 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Ralph Gordon Sewell (1925-2008)
    Ralph Gordon Sewell (1925-2008)
    Ralph Gordon Sewell ( 1925 - 2008 ) married Annie Ruth Fillmore ( 1925 - 2016 ), daughter of George Herbert Fillmore ( 1880 - 1977 ) and Ida May Marr ( 1884 - 1963 ).

  • Sources 
    1. [S2102] Book: Fillmores (George Herbert - 1880+), p49.

    2. [S695] Obituaries: General, Ralph Sewell, Fundy Funeral Home, Saint John <http://www.fundyfuneralhome.com/notices/Ralph-Sewell>, viewed 29 Jan 2017.

    3. [S48] BOK0023 Book: So Soon Forgotten - Fillmore, p.529.

    4. [S695] Obituaries: General, Ruth Sewell, Fundy Funeral Home, Saint John <http://www.fundyfuneralhome.com/notices/Ruth-Sewell, viewed 29 Jan 2017.


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