February 13, 1953 - March 12, 2024
It’s with great sadness that the family of Ralph Coles Jr. announce his passing on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Strait of Belle Isle Health Center at the age of 71.
Ralph Coles Jr. was born February 13, 1953 to Stella and Ralph Coles of Sandy Cove, NL. He was the middle of 12 children. Ralph spent most of his younger life fishing with his 5 brothers on the vessel, the Viking Trail, in which the brothers formed an unbreakable bond. His love for the outdoors touched the lives of many, for whom he worked as a hunting/fishing guide around outfitting camps of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ralph leaves to mourn his sisters: Margaret, Lucy (George), Eileen (Clyde), Daisy and Joy (Roland). Brothers: Eldred (Evelyn) and Whyman (Marilyn); Sister-in-law: Eliza Coles, as well as countless nieces and nephews, as well as a large circle of family and friends.
He is predeceased by his Parents: Stella and Ralph Coles. Siblings: Edmund, Howard, Albert and Vivian Coles.
Visitation to take place from St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Sandy Cove beginning the evening on Monday, March 18, 2024. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Savage Cove Anglican Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.