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H. Ralph Darrach

The death occurred suddenly at the Prince Edward Island Hospital on April 17, 1982 of H. Ralph Darrach of Clyde River in his seventy-fourth year.

He was the eldest son of Hector and Ina (Beer) Darrach. He was twice married, first to Jean MacLeod, who predeceased him. They had one daughter, Audrey, Mrs. Alfred MacDougall, Rice Point, PEI and two grandchildren. He later married Della M. MacLeod who survives him. To this union was born one son Keith of Sherwood, and a daughter Myrtle Marie who died in infancy.

He also leaves to mourn his daughter-in-law Gwen, son-in-law Alfred MacDougall, two brothers John, Clyde River, Lea, West Royalty, two sisters Marie, Mrs. Wilfred Stretch and Joyce, Mrs. Norman MacKenzie, both of Long Creek.

He was manager of Petro Canada for a number of years. He then returned to Clyde River where he operated a store and Post Office. For a period of five years he served as rural mail courier for the area of Cornwall, R.R. #2.

His largely attended funeral was held from Canoe Cove Presbyterian Church on April 19th, with service conducted by the Rev. Gordon Reid. Mrs. Sandra Cameron feelingly sang Amazing Grace. Organist was Dr. Peter MacDonald.

Interment took place in the Church cemetery."(EP Nov 13, 1982)

Groom's Name Hector Ralph Darrach
Groom's Residence New Haven
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Margaret Jeanette MacLeod
Bride's Residence Clyde River
Bride's Status Spinster
Source RG19/s3/ss6: Marriage registrations, 1930