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David Ralston Obituary

RALSTON, DAVID W., 65, Clermont, passed away March 4, 2013 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. He was born August 28, 1947 in Cambridge, MA son of Sumner and Clara Ralston and served in the US Air Force. On May 14, 1877 he was united in marriage to Linda Cyr. A local resident since 1994 from New Boston, NH, he was a fire alarm technician and attended First United Methodist Church of Clermont. Surviving is his wife Linda; children Valerie, Vicki, Jodi, David A., and
Julie; grandchildren Kyle, Cory and Sebastian; sisters Judith Locke, Ripon, WI and Kerin Eisenhaure,
Mason, NH; nieces and nephews. The memorial service for David Ralston will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 950 7th Street, Clermont, FL. Reverend Dawn Fryman will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to American Lung Association, 1333 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Clermont, FL. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Mar. 7, 2013.

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Lee Kusak

March 14, 2013

Linda, I am so sorry to hear about David's passing. I know he and you fought hard to overcome his illness. I pray for a peace that surpasses human understanding. I am here for you if you need anything.

Chris Banville

March 7, 2013

Linda, I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

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