Ralph C. Bogue

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Ralph Bogue Obituary

Of Westwood, Dec. 8, 2007. Born and raised in St. Patrick's Parish, Roxbury. Husband of 58 years to his loving and caring wife, Shirley M. (Sweeney). Son of the late Stephen E. and Catherine (Callahan) Bogue. Loving father of Stephen E. Bogue and his wife Karen of West Roxbury, Marilyn Bogue of Westwood, Ralph C. Bogue, Jr. of Rumney, NH, and Gary Bogue and Mel Hession of Medfield. Also survived by three grandchildren, Suzanne Mason and her husband Ryan, Stephanie Bogue and Ryan Bogue, all of West Roxbury. Brother of John of Florida, Catherine King of Westwood, Patricia Baikewicz of Newburyport, Paul of Roslindale, Helen Elworthy of Braintree, and George of Newburyport. Also predeceased by brothers Francis, Robert, and Stephen Jr. and his sister Dorothy Crane. A graduate of NorthEastern University, he was the Assistant Chief of Probation at the Norfolk County Superior Court. During World War II he served with the First Marine Division in the Pacific Theatre of Operations and China. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and a life member of the First Marine Division Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, Dec. 11th at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Westwood Dialysis, 90 Glacier Drive, Westwood 02090. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Bogue

9 Entries

George Camp

December 18, 2007

Dear Marilyn,

I recieved notice of your father's passing from Andy M.in Sacramento. Please accept, and convey to your family, my sincere condolances and sympathy for your loss. I hope you are well and with your permission, would like to remember you and your family in prayer this holiday season.

Best Regards,

George Camp

Jimmy Crane

December 11, 2007

Dear Aunt Shirley, Steve, Marilyn, Ralph and Gary:

I just wanted to send my deepest condolences to all of you during this very sad time. I am sorry that I will not be able to be there to help celebrate Uncle Ralph's life, but just know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I like to think there is a card game going on in Heaven with the Bogue brothers, with my mom winning!
Love Jimmy

Joe Collari

December 11, 2007

Dear Shirly & Family

As a former Dialysis Patient at Westwood and one of the "Gang" I'm saddened to hear about Ralph. He was a Good Man & Friend. He will be missed at Tom and Liz's summer party. I regret not knowing him longer. My prayer's go out to Him & You all. I regret I'm in Florida and can not attend his service. God Bless you all.

Mike Casey

December 11, 2007

Mr. Bogue,
Sir, I didn't know you but as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC during WW II with "The Old Breed"-1st Marine Division in the Pacific and North China. The 1st Mar Div fought some of the most bloodiest battles during the War-Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester on New Britain Island, Pelilieu;Okinawa as well as fighting Chinese Communist Guerillas and Bandits in North China after the War from 1945-1947. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It was the history and accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines back then that all of us Marines who followed in your footsteps have always tried to live up to.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Jack Crane

December 10, 2007

Dear Shirley, Steve, Marilyn, Ralph and Gary,

I have very fond memories of Uncle Ralph, especially his always warm welcome at Bogue events. As a little kid in a very big extended family, a friendly face was a relief! And now that we know so much about the WWII horrors in the Pacific, it is all the more amazing to me that a kid who fought there as a teenage Marine, could later have such a kind smile.
Yet, perhaps he simply understood the precious gift of life. Of course, we don't know much about Heaven, but I like to imagine Uncle Ralph having a good laugh with my Mom. Peace to all of you in this difficult time.

Much love, Cousin Jack

Charles & Gilda Cobb

December 10, 2007

We send our very sincere condolences.Charlie and Gig Cobb.

Brenda Rivard

December 10, 2007

Sorry for you Loss
Thinking of you
Roger and Brenda Rivard

Deirdre, Tom & Dottie Parlon

December 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss you Uncle Ralph. Love, Deirdre, Tom and Dottie.

Chaplain Art Enos Dept. of Ma. Marine Corp League www.deptofmassmcleague.org

December 10, 2007

Semper Fi Marine Bogue.
The Dept. of Ma. Marine Corp League thanks you for your service to God, our Country, and to our beloved Corps.
To Ralph's family we send our sympathies and our prayers on your loss and the loss of our Brother.
Ralph was a member of our Greatest Generation and he set the standard for all following Marines to follow. He is now with our Supreme Commandant and will serve with the same honor as he did on earth. Although his earthly being is no longer here his spirit lives within your hearts thru the memories he left you. May God bless you and be at your side thru this sorrowful time.
Semper Fidelis

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