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1939
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2017
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WILLIAM RALSTON Obituary
WILLIAM G. JR.
On Oct. 27, 2017, at age of 78. Beloved husband of 50 yrs. to Kathleeen M. (nee Dodds); devoted father of Mary Kate; most loving pop pop to Lucy; brother of Frances. Bill retired after 30 yrs. of employment to Coca Cola Company, Phila. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thurs. 9 to 10:15 A.M. at St. Anne (upper) Church, 2328 Lehigh Ave., (at Memphis St.) Phila., Pa 19125. followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cemetery. Family prefers donation to above Church in his memory.
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Thomas Sullivan
October 23, 2020
My reflections of Mr Ralston , I had the honor to meet him being a friend of Mary Kate’s and I was struck by him instantly. I’d describe him as enormously capable but quite about it. He carried him self as a true gentleman so much so I always thought he should be dressed in top hat , tails etc but his low key way he carried himself would never. But he is a “true gentleman” steeped in class like a Irish tea. Now as a Dad of a daughter, the light and love in Mary Kate’s eyes beamed at the thought of her Dad, and I guess that says it all. Rest easy
November 6, 2017
Kate and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Love Pam and Shaggy
Tom Sullivan
November 1, 2017
Kate, Mary Kate & Lucy. Your husband, your Dad, and your pop pop, was a mans man, one I always respected, and hope to be like. This week is sad for you all, but your life forward will be full of great memories of him, as if he is right there with you, and he is that's the beauty of it.
Scott Schiffert
October 31, 2017
Diane and I would like to extend our condolences to Kate and your family. Bill will be missed by many of us at the campground.
Scott and Diane Schiffert
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Peg Mauro
October 31, 2017
Kate, Mary Kate and Lucy,
So sorry for your loss.I know how much he will be missed. He was a good and kind man.
I will remember you all in my daily prayers.
God be with you.
Love,
Peg
Carolyn Foss
October 30, 2017
Condolences to all my cousins and immediate family.
Cousin Bill I will always remember you. Most of my memories are from childhood and then Mary Kate's wedding.
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