Ralph Amasa Henwood

1937 - 2015  (~ 78 years)

• Name	Ralph Amasa Henwood
  Born	CA 1937	Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Misc	Feb 2015  [1]
  	several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren
  Obituary	Obituary Ralph A. Henwood 1936-2015 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Amasa Henwood, age 78, of Springhill.  Ralph passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Thornton and Kathleen (Embree) Henwood. Ralph's working career lasted 44 years in the mining industry, starting at the age of 16 he went to work in #2 Mine, Springhill.  He was involved in the rescue and recovery operation in the #4 Mine Explosion in 1956 also #2 Bump in 1958.  He worked at the Syndicate Mine until it finished.  He studied mining, receiving his Mine Manager Papers, then managed the River Hebert coal mine for several years.  While at this position he received, in 1978, a medallion for his service in the Canadian Mining industry (B.T.A.) Bell Commemorative. In 1979 Ralph accepted a position with the Department of Mines as a Mine Rescue and First-Aid Instructor and later transferred to Mine Inspector Position.  Ralph was a member of the Springhill Baptist Church.  He enjoyed playing cards, Yahtzee, darts and washers, time with family at the cottage at Cameron's Beach, and especially spending time with his old friend Herb.  He has been a longtime fan of the Toronto Bluejays and always enjoyed watching them play. Ralph will be missed by his five children, Ernel (Sandra) of Westville, NS, Robert (Kim) of Springhill, Jamie (Heather), Springhill, Catherine (Robert) Parsons, of Truro, NS, Diana (Eddie) Pettigrew, Springhill; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister Linda Harrison. Predeceased by Wife Helen (Boyce) Henwood; brothers David and Harry and sister Marilyn Michelson.  Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Service, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361).  An Afternoon of Remembrance will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Those wishing to make a donation in Ralph's memory may do so to the Springhill Baptist Church, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ralph's obituary online at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook Page.
  Occupation	Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1]
  	employed in mining industry (miner - Syndicate Mine, later with Dept of Mines)
  Occupation	Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  	mine inspector
  Residence	Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  Died	7 Feb 2015	Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I53735	Arthur - Research
  Last Modified	2 Dec 2017

  
  

  Family	Helen Amelia Boyce,   b. Aft Apr 1938, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 25 Mar 2010, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age < 71 years)
  Married	Y  [3]
  Children	1. Ernel Henwood   2. Robert Henwood   3. Jamie Henwood   4. Catherine Henwood   5. Diana Henwood
  Family ID	F19004	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Ralph A Henwood (1936-2015) Ralph A Henwood ( 1936 - 2015 ) married Helen Amelia Boyce ( 1938 - 2010 ), daughter of Harold Leo Boyce ( 1913 - 1992 ) and Catherine Elizabeth Harroun ( 1914 - 1996 ).

  
  

• Sources

  [S695] Obituaries: General, Ralph Henwood, A H Browns Funeral Home <http://www.brownsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/95346, viewed 9 Jun 2015. [S2315] Info: Shawna (Matthews) Tooke, e-mail 14 Feb 2010. [S564] Electronic Sources, Springhill Heritage Group Forums <http://www.sybertooth.ca/cgi-bin/yabb/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=genq;action=display;num=1167349250>, posted 29 Jan 07 by Cathy.