RATCHFORD, James Franklin - Passed away suddenly in Bracebridge on December 16, 2013 at the age of 73. James will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 55 years Lois (nee Werden). Beloved father of Faith (Al Middleton), Alison (Ciro Caravaggio) and Fraser (Wade Hillier) and grandfather (Pukka) to Isabella and Madeleine. Son of the late Ted and Henrietta Ratchford and brother of Douglas and brother-in-law to Dwight, Howard and Allan Werden. Jim will be missed by his friends and family in Caledonia, Bracebridge and the many other places he lived. Visitation will be held at Reynolds Funeral Home on Thursday, December 19, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, December 20 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society or Manna Food Bank, Bracebridge. Messages of condolence can be left at
www.reynoldsfuneral.comPublished by Toronto Star on Dec. 19, 2013.