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Brian DeNeire posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Dear Margie, Rob, Mark and the Snowsell family, Dawn and I would like to send our condolences.
Ralph was a wonderful person, parent, neighbour, friend, and certainly co-parent. He was a good family man and a significant contributor to the community through his teaching and coaching legacy.
I have very fond memories of Ralph throughout the 60s and 70s as our families grew up together as close neighbours. He was a very kind, giving, respectful, influential, refined, concise, and caring individual.
During those years as childhood best friend to Rob, we had a lot of fun times and experiences together. We were a bit challenging to our parents although Ralph managed us in his usual unwavering way. Some of those lasting memories on Glanworth Ave. were munching snacks watching Sir Graves Ghastly on those Saturday afternoons, the countless summer fun playing tag, diving and sliding in and out of the pool until that one day Ralph mindlessly dove in to recover me from exhaustion. The numerous days playing Hot Wheels on the front porch where Ralph would have to dance around the elaborate track and cars to get in or out of the house. The many hockey trips Ralph brought me to watch and listen as he coached his team to a win. In the mid-70s, I remember the special road trip he took us on to attend the Detroit Auto Show at Cobo Hall. I recollect those rides he provided to school in the old blue Oldsmobile and having to clear off the snow to get an early start for those cold winter morning drives. One unfortunate moment we would all like to forget was the Parkside Valentine’s event …..I will never really know what our parents Ralph, Margie, Lynn, and Dick had gone through. And the last of so many unmentioned memories were the overnight, summer sleepovers in a tent hoping Ralph would not catch Rob and I again sneaking out to play another round of Nikki Nikki nine door. Too many fond memories…….I could go on and on.
Ralph loved his golf and loved Mrs. Snowsell even more. It was evident during my childhood to teenage years. Ralph maintained a lasting, loving relationship with Margie, one which I strive to emulate with my wife, Dawn. It goes without saying Ralph had great examples to develop from. His parents, Ed and Madeline had done a great job with supporting the person Ralph had become. They were good people who made me feel very comfortable to be with. …it may have been due to those Mars bars Ed gave us after every Saturday morning hockey game. Not likely.
It was great to be your childhood neighbour.
Thank you for being part of my life and contributing to who I am today.
Rest in Peace Mr. Snowsell. Dawn and Brian DeNeire
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Mary Anne Vigars posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
RIP Ralph Snowsell. I thank you for being such a wonderful influence in our son Bob Vigars’ grade 8 year at Homedale school where he later became a teacher. I always enjoyed the association with many wonderful Snowsell folks. A life well lived.
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Bob Vigars posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Dear Margie, Mark, Rob and the rest of the Snowsell family, my memories of the Snowsell family go back to 1969 when our family moved to Dunwich Drive. I was fortunate enough to spend time at the Snowsell Cottage out waterskiing and fishing as a teenager. Ralph was the Principal at Homedale for my Grade 8 year one of my most fond memories being a student in the Public Education System. Ralph was a caring. respected administrator who was extremely involved with all the students at Homedale. Margie and Ralph were always very classy and kind to me whenever I was in their presence. I’ve always considered Mark and Rob as two great guys I looked up to as a youngster in the neighborhood of Dunwich, Glanworth, Thompson Ave and the surrounding streets. I had the pleasure of getting to know both Mark and Rob’s children who all turned out to be great kids. Vickie I remember as a very friendly lifeguard at Lions pool and a very involved Mom as a parent at Homedale. Laurie and I attended Homedale tighter back in 1978 and I’ve considered her and her brother to be good friends of mine for years. To a man I had a great deal of respect for going back 45 years Rest Easy Ralph you will be missed.
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Marg Payson posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Dear Margie and family,
Sorry......Ralph was a special guy and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marg Payson.
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John & Mary (Shipley) Walls posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Margie and family;
Sorry for your loss. Ralph had an amazing smile. Lots of fun memories when I use to spend holidays at the Snowsell residence with cousin Lynn. Thinking of you.
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LIsa Shepherd and David Dougherty posted a condolence
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Mark, Vicki and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Mark's dad. Our thoughts are with you.
LIsa Shepherd and Dave Dougherty
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Fran Wren lit a candle
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Dear Margie and family
Gary and I were very saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. Ralph taught Gary in public school and always asked about him when we would meet. Gary remembers Ralph as a true gentleman ;a man full of grace, kindness, positivity and caring.
Ralph was professional, a gifted principal and very humble. He loved Margie and his family dearly. We are certain that your husband, father and grandfather touched many lives in his educational life and in his community. Many of his fellow administrators gathered happily around Ralph to chat and catch up at our ECESPA reunion .
May your special memories be a comfort to you. Sorrow is the tender price we pay for living a life of love. Ralph will be deeply missed and his memory cherished always. Sincere condolences Fran and Gary Wren
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Mike Snowsell posted a condolence
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Ralph and grandson Mike at the cottage. ❤️
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Betty Anne Gill posted a condolence
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Margie and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph. Lots of good memories when I was teaching with him at Southwold.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Betty Anne Gill
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Mark Snowsell uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Best Parents Ever!
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Mark Snowsell uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 6, 2024
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Paul Tuff posted a condolence
Friday, September 6, 2024
Dear Margie and family,
Deepest condolences on Ralph's passing. He was the best of men and will be missed.
Love,
Barb Tuff and family.
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Helen McCready posted a condolence
Friday, September 6, 2024
To the Snowsell family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Ralph.
Cherish the memories of a life well lived.
Bob & Helen McCready, Tricia, Tara & Tanya
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Sandra Andrews posted a condolence
Friday, September 6, 2024
Sandra and Bob Andrews were saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. We have lots of good memories of him from Friendship school parties and from his years as Principal of Elgin Court School. Our thoughts are with Margie and the family.
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Kathy Gilchrist posted a condolence
Friday, September 6, 2024
Dear Margie, Mark, Rob & families.....Paul & I extend our deepest condolences. We are thinking of you all as this difficult time. Paul has many fond memories of being coached by Ralph and often talks about life lessons that Ralph taught the boys during
his coaching years. May your cherished memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Love you Grandpa
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Frank and Nancy Prothero posted a condolence
Thursday, September 5, 2024
To Margie and family: Please accept our sincere condolences. Ralph was an admirable person, as a school mate, athlete, neighbour and colleague. At this sad moment we hope you take satisfaction in the knowledge that his was a life well lived.
Frank and Nancy Prothero.
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KERRY FERGUSON posted a condolence
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Sending condolences to all- thinking of you at this difficult time- Frank and Sandra Ferguson and family xoxo
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Nancy Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, September 5, 2024
To Mark, Vicki and family, Ralph was a great principal and educator at Elgin Court. Ralph and I had many conversations about the former enrichment program. He listened to my concerns and in the end I thank Ralph for his guidance. So sorry to see his passing. He was a kind and caring man.
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Myra Pettit lit a candle
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Lynn and Paul, and the whole Snowsell family: we offer our condolences on the passing of your much loved Ralph.
May your memories bring you comfort, and may God grant you peace as you journey onward. We are holding you close in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Myra & Don, Shayna, and Sky
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Bob & Jan Johnstone posted a condolence
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Margie, Rob, Mark and families. Please know we are sending our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Bob & Jan Johnstone
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Mark & Debbie Walters posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Margie, Mark, Rob & families, we are very saddened to see Ralph has passed. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts. Rest peacefully Ralph.
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