Johnson, Ralph Nelson, Hazel Hill, Guysborough Co. We sadly announce the sudden passing of our beloved Father and Husband on Monday, April 17, 2017 of Hazel Hill at the age of 76. He leaves behind his best friend and loving wife of 57 years, Yvonne (Kelsie) Johnson. Born in Canso, on April 24, 1940; he was a son of the late Leigh and Hattie (Bennett) Johnson. He was predeceased by his daughter, Audrey Keefe and brother, Howard Bennett. Survived by his precious children, Doreen, Hazel Hill; Carolyn, Dartmouth; Brenda Joy (John), Kentville; Marla (Wilmot), Stouffville, Ontario; Ralph Jr. (Marcia), Timberlea; son-in-law, Kenny Keefe (Sherry). He was loved dearly by his grandchildren, Jeffrey, Barrett, Amy, Warren, Rodney, Keri, Nigel, Jarrett, Jaycus, Jada; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Teagan and Aavah. He is also survived by his brother, Russell Johnson and his, mother-in-law, Ellen (Kelsie) Johnson and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was well known for his career over the years as a Red Seal Cook on the Lake Boats of the Great Lakes in Ontario and the local fishing trawlers in Canso. Road construction installing the water pipelines in Windsor and Canso. He was also a Sanitation Foreman at National Sea Products Ltd. where he retired at the age of 53 and could be found in his garage doing what he liked best; having a snit and BBQ and feeding the birds out of his hands. Ralph was a member of the Marine Riders Motorcycle Club, Canso and loved to travel extensively with his wife and friends camping along the way. He will be missed by many for his kind words and ability to always leave you with a smile on your face. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23in the United Baptist Church, Canso with Rev. David Wheeler officiating. Burial in Fourth Hill Cemetery, Canso. Memorial donations may be made to War Amps Canada or IWK Children’s Hospital, charities which Ralph supported regularly. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Saturday, April 22, 2017 Visitation Time 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso Service Information Service Date Sunday, April 23, 2017 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location United Baptist Church, Canso Burial Information Burial Date Sunday, April 23, 2017 Burial Time Following the funeral service Burial Location Fourth Hill Cemetery