We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ralph Curtis Hamilton, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB on 14 August 2007 at the age of 76 years.
Ralph was born in Fredericton. He served a 33-year career with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Ralph was a Korean War veteran, served in United Nations missions and was a qualified paratrooper. He was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 1977.
Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Ralph worked in management in the construction industry. He was active in his community and served many years in the Lawn Bowling Association of Fredericton as a coach and president. He also served as president of the New Brunswick Lawn Bowling Association.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on 16 August from 2:00 -- 4:00 and 7:00 -- 9:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on 17 August at 11:00 AM at St Anthony's Catholic Church, 603 Union St., Fredericton. There will also be a graveside tribute service presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com. {gdFeb2017dc} [zpp, zsd]