Obituary

In Loving Memory of

William Sword

of Edmonton
Oct 8, 1913 - Sep 27, 2015

 

On September 27, 2015 Ralph Sword of Edmonton passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Kipnes Veteran’s Centre in Edmonton. Born on October 8, 1913, Ralph was a long time employee of the T. Eaton Company, a lifelong member of, and participant in, The United Church of Canada and original and long time resident of Tegler Terrace. Ralph will be missed by his sons David (Ruth), Michael (Lauralyn), and Bob (Mary); grandchildren Elizabeth (Andrew) McKelvey, Jonathan (Lori), Sue-Ann (Chris) Cooke, Jennifer (Shaune) Turpin, and Chris (Courtney); and great-grandchildren Katie, Evan, Emma, Tess, Jacob, Talya, Gradey and Bowen. Ralph was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Margaret (Marge), in 2000.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 3rd, at 11:00 am, at St. Andrew’s United Church, 9915 – 148 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5N 3G1. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s United Church.