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Ralph Hinckley Obituary

Decorated W.W. II and Korean War Fighter Pilot and former POW, age 88, of Westford, beloved husband of Jane (Buckner) Hinckley, father of Conrad Hinckley and the late Tracey (Hinckley) Presnall, brother of Newt Hinckley, grandfather of Emilie, Halley, Russell, and Cameron Presnall, died November 23. Visiting hours will take place Thursday, November 29 at the Healy Funeral Home, 57 N. Main St., WESTFORD from 5-8 PM. Funeral Service at the United Methodist Church, 10 Church St., Saturday, December 1 at 10 AM followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westford. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions in his name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Funeral Director J. A. Healy & Sons, 57 N. Main St., Westford, MA, 978-692-6502.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 28, 2007.

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Joe Lapisna

November 22, 2024

Ralph would ride his bike to my home and we would visit and have great conversations. Always a happy time and great learning experience. Rest in Peace good friend

Kenny Scagel

July 4, 2008

I just heard about Uncle Ralph's passing. I don't know if anyone will see this or not, given the inexcusable tardiness of my response.

Aunt Jane, I am so sorry. Other than my parents, no one had a greater influence on me in my youth than you and Uncle Ralph. I will always remember his gentleness and quiet humor. He always took the time talk with me, treating me like a friend and not a boy. I'll never forget the stories. His voice will be with me for the rest of my life. He is one of the singular men I have met in my life.

I will pray for his repose, and please know that my prayers are with you and Con as well.

Joanne Dennison

December 7, 2007

Mrs.Hinkley,

On behalf of my mother, Betty Dennison (now living in WV), and myself, our thoughts are with you.

Joseph Lapiana

November 30, 2007

Ralph,
A dear friend and gentle soul. I am fortunate to have known you in life and so pleased that we had our last conversation over a quick dinner at Papa Gino's Restaraunt a few weeks ago. Rest in peace good friend. You will be missed in Westford. Janie my heart is with you during this most difficult of times.

Tom Brennan

November 29, 2007

Ralph Hinckley, a hero, a gentle and straight-talking man who I admired, liked and will miss greatly.

Mike Casey

November 29, 2007

Mr. Hinckley,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrfice for our Country when you served during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. God knows what you had to endure as a Prisoner Of War.

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