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Ralph Aiken Obituary
He leaves his wife Burgett (Webb) Aiken; a son, Justin Aiken of Palmer; a daughter, Hilary Aiken of Ware; a brother, Gary Aiken of Three Rivers; four sisters: Sally Bardwell of FL, Rita Moritz of AL., Dianne Leroux of North Brookfield and Mary Willey of Ware; a stepson, Scoot Lemoine of Palmer; a granddaughter, Hannah Luukko and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, John I. Aiken Jr. Ralph was born in Palmer, MA, the son of the late John I. Aiken Sr. and Marjorie (Plante) Lewis.
The funeral for Ralph will be held on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield. Burial will follow in St. Josephs Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 PM in the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Aiken
marsha (aiken) Wilson
December 27, 2008
you will always be missed and loved, and as hard as it is for us still here we know you are in a better place now. we love you
Karen Dee - Zupancic
December 26, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Debbi Adler (Sally's daughter)
December 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those lives whom Uncle Ralph touched. He will be missed by all who loved him.
Joy B
December 22, 2008
I cannot put in words what Uncle Ralph meant to me. Many days spent with him, just because I needed to get away. Most of the family didn't even know he played that part in my life during the early nineties. He was not perfect but had so much love to give. He never seemed to look at the garbage, he saw inside the person, who the person was inside was how we became close. While I felt no one cared or understood me, He was there with open arms to accept and love me. My heart is hurting over this loss... But I know he is up in Heaven because he had accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Our lives are going to continue, with yet another family member looing down on us, and praying for us as we continue our journey...
Justin, If you ever need anything, I am here. I want you to know that I too lost my dad when I was young, the pain is aweful, but keep pressing forward knowing that he loves you still today, and God will help heal the hurt you feel. You can and will make it through this. Mom (Aunt Sally) and I are here for you always... just a call away.
Wish I could be there with you all....
With Love,
Joy and the Kids
Edward Morse
December 21, 2008
Dear Justin,I am sorry to hear of your Dads death. Ralph was a dear friend.
Kim ring
December 19, 2008
may god bless your family my payers are with you
Phil Burns
December 18, 2008
Justin,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are a great young adult and this sad time will pass.
Burgett and the rest of the family,
Thoughts and prayers to you at this time.
Matthew Aiken
December 17, 2008
Hi Uncle how are u?? This is ur nephew matthew I just want to let u know I love and and u will be truly missed. U have touched me in a way no one will ever understand. I thank god for getting to know u over the past two years. Love u always ur nephew.
Matthew Aiken
December 17, 2008
Hi Uncle how are u?? This is ur nephew matthew I just want to let u know I love and and u will be truly missed. U have touched me in a way no one will ever understand. I thank god for getting to know u over the past two years. Love u always ur nephew.
Diane Velis
December 17, 2008
To Birgit & Ralph's family -
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Ralph's untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
We pray that Ralph have eternal peace in the hands of our lord, Jesus.
May God bless you.
Diane & Perry Velis
Patti Theriaque-Webster
December 17, 2008
Burgett,
I am so sorry to here of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. But rest assured my Dad is up there taking very good care of Ralph now. He is in loving hands.
Glenn DeBettencourt
December 17, 2008
Burgit,
So sorry to hear about Ralph passing away.
Kelley and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and Prayers.
Please let us know if we can do anything.
Cathy & Gerard Berthiaume
December 17, 2008
Sorry for your loss.
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