Mills
Ralph Melville Mills, August 5, 1929 – August 7, 2014. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ralph Mills from Kenaston. He will be sadly and forever missed by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn (Bessey) and their children, son Greg and Shannon, son Glenn and Sue, and son Kevin and Heather and his beloved grandchildren Sheena, Cayden, Landin (Skylar), Ashton (Jarret), Bryce and Candice; sisters, Noreen (Keith) Storrey and Linda (Norm) Pillipow; sisters-in-law Sylvia Mills and Amy Bessey, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Ralph was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Edith (Mawson); son Doug, daughter-in-law Dawn; brother Les and nephew Lyle.
Ralph lived his entire life in Kenaston, born to farm. He and Evelyn married on July 5, 1954. They were fortunate to enjoy a big celebration last month to honour their 60th anniversary, surrounded by family and friends.
He and Evelyn were blessed to have four sons and they raised their boys on the family farm where he was the third generation Mills’ to live. He continued to live there until his passing.
Ralph was a charter member of the Kenaston Lions and the famous Kenaston Superdraft. Sports were always a big part of his life, as a player, a father cheering on his boys and later as a grandpa, never missing his grandchildren’s sporting events. He had his own special seat at the Kenaston rink, rarely missing a Blizzard game. Coffee Row was the place for him to meet friends and catch up on the daily gossip.
A Celebration of Ralph’s life took place at Kenaston Place on Monday, August 11 at 2 p.m. Interment and lunch followed.
For friends so wishing memorials in memory of Ralph may be made to Kenaston Parks and Rec., or a charity of one’s choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.