Obituary of Ralph Edgar Anderson

The passing of Ralph Edgar Anderson occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Saturday July 6, 2013. He was born on February 8, 1927, the son of the late Alexander and Ellen (nee Cox) in Saint John N.B. During his youth Ralph was active in badminton and tennis, having played badminton with the City Church Badminton League. He was a devoted Anglican throughout his life and was a member of the congregation of the Church of Saint John Baptist & St. Clement. Ralph was an accomplished musician having taught himself to play a Hammond Organ and recording the music he had played. His business career saw him transferred to Halifax where he was the Maritime Region Manager of the Guardian Insurance Company until his retirement in 1992. During his professional career he very often travelled to Memramcook to give seminars at the college there. After the passing of his wife of many years, Lillian Caroline (nee Parks) he returned to Saint John where he has lived for eight years. He is survived by his brother-in-law Arnold Parks and his family and his sister-in law Dorothy Anderson as well as a long time personal friend Edie Wrench. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John , (506-634-7424). Cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation. Interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.