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RATCLIFFE, T. PETER T. Peter Ratcliffe, 77, of Portland, beloved husband of Karen (Granger) Ratcliffe for fifty-one years, passed away on Sunday, March 16, surrounded by his family at Masonicare Health Center. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Hendrikson) Ratcliffe. Peter grew up in Cromwell before moving to Portland. He was a former member of Third Congregational Church and a former member of the Cromwell Fire Department. Peter loved boating, the ocean, running and most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren. Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Dr. Kimberly Ratcliffe and her husband, Dr. Edward Chu of Yorktown, VA; and Jennifer Ratcliffe and her fiancé, Ronald Stewart, of Stoughton, MA; and three grandchildren, Brandon and Samantha Chu and Thomas Stewart. Besides his parents, Peter was predeceased by his son, John Peter Ratcliffe; his daughter, Elizabeth Ruth Ratcliffe; and his sister, Esther R. Purvins. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Doolittle Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, c/o The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT, 74 Cheshire Road, PO Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492, or visit www.masonicare.org/mcf Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com
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Karen, Kim, and Jenn,
I humbly send my sympathies to all of you and wish you peace.-Kathleen Stewart (Ron's sister)
March 27, 2014
Karen & Kim
my deepest sympathy - he is at peace now
be strong and remember - he will always be watching over you
Jodi Bransfield
March 21, 2014
Karen and family :
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time and may your memories of him give you comfort and peace. I have many fond memories of Peter's family, including his aunts , sister and parents both from church and as neighbors. I still remember when Peter gave my brother a dog and what fun we had with that dog.
May Peter rest in peace.
Claire Bonney
II Timothy 4:7-8
March 20, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss.
You have our deepest sympathy
Your family is in our prayers
Ronnie, Carla, John, Erin Ron and Jane Muskatallo
March 19, 2014
Karen, so sorry to hear about Peter. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Jody
March 19, 2014
Karen my friend, you were always there for me and know that I will be here for you.
Love Ya,Kathie
March 19, 2014
Dear Karen and family I would like to send my sincere condolences in this time of sorrow.I really never knew Peter to well but I do remember him when I was younger. May he rest in peace.
Sharon (Dunham) Migliore
March 19, 2014
My prayers go out to Peter's family at the time of Pete's passing. The Ratcliffe family go back to the Bethel Covenant church days and i first met the family in the middle 1940's, so Pete and I go back aways and he will be missed.
HERB EVANS
HERB EVANS
March 19, 2014
Karen, please except our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
The family of Ron Stewart.
March 19, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mary arsenault
March 19, 2014
Karen, our family sends you and your family sincere condolences for your loss. Jack & Lydia Brophy
Jack & Lydia Brophy
March 18, 2014
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