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RALPH CORLESS Obituary

CORLESS, RALPH, Born Feb. 1926 in Methuen, MA, Ralph Went to the great beyond on Jan. 21, 2011. Ralph left Methuen to serve in the U.S. Navy. Upon his discharge, he moved to Miami, FL where he attended the University of Miami obtaining degrees in business admin and law. Ralph then went on to become Assist Mgr. at USF&G Ins. Past Pres. Claimsmen Assoc. Retiring after 32 years, Ralph enjoyed playing golf, cheering his beloved Boston Red Sox, the Miami Hurricanes, and spending time with friends at the American Legion Post 31. He leaves behind his loving wife of 16 years, Sheila Corless, his brother Ernest Corless (Derry, NH), and Sister Nancy Cleary (DL). Ralph also played a big roll in the life of his stepchildren, Michael Blank, Timothy Blank (wife Vero), Jeanne Morrill (husband David) and grandchildren Brandon, Ronald, Tyler and Colin. As requested by Ralph, there will be no funeral services. Instead, a Celebration of Ralph's life will be held 12:30pm on Feb. 20, 2011 at the American Legion Post #31, for his friends and family. Location: 7710 SW 59 Ave. So. Miami, FL 33143. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph's memory can be made to the American Legion Post # 31. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jan. 30, 2011.

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Mary Hilton

February 20, 2011

Our dear Ralph. I We grew up calling you Uncle Ralph and will remain in our hearts forever. You were always there for us. We would always go to you with our problems before we would go to our Dad, you always smooth things over for us .We know you are in good company and at peace. We will love you forever and will see you again someday. All our love..Mary Sweeney Hilton and Patricia Sweeney Bonsignore.

Sheree Novick

February 18, 2011

I worked with Ralph over 25 years ago and so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Ralph with Vero,Colin,Tim, Jeanne & Tyler with "Petey"

February 18, 2011

February 10, 2011

I typed an email -- lost it.
I am sad with the loss of my brother Ralph - to me he will always be Bud.
Nancy Corless Cleary

February 9, 2011

I still get "Where's Ralph? from many of his friends when I walk each morning in Tropical Park. He was a great walking companion, and Jerry and I really miss him. George Van Wyck

Corless Family

February 2, 2011

Diane and Joe Wolfe

January 31, 2011

Ralph and his wife Sheila were always so hospitable to us whenever we came from Massachusetts to visit our son, Michaels's friend, Matthew. They opened their home and hearts and even included us in a Thanksgiving celebration with their family! Sheila, you are in our thoughts and prayers!

Eileen & Bob Keane

January 31, 2011

Ralph, thanks for the many good conversations, laughts and memories we were blessed to share with you over these many years. Our love & prayers are with you always.

January 31, 2011

It was a great day when I first met Ralph in the mid 90's. We spent many a good afternoon talking about anything and everything. I'll miss him a lot. Love to Sheila.

Don McCartney

MIKE MCVAY

January 31, 2011

RALPH, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU. YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND. (THANK THE GOOD LORD)

January 30, 2011

Sheila Corless

January 30, 2011

Honey,you will remain forever in my Heart
Affectionly "My Rotten Ralph" (Really a big Teddy Bear.) I am picturing you with so many of your friends in Peppermill Heaven. I Love You So Much!

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