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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SAVAGE, Ralph I. -The death of Ralph I. Savage of Fredericton, NB occurred at the Veteran's Health Unit on September 1st, 2004. Born in Fredericton, NB on November 5th, 1923, he was the son of Marguerite Campbell and Millard Savage. Ralph served in R.C.N. in World War II and was later employed at New Brunswick Power. He was an avid sportsman, curled and golfed and in his earlier years played ball with the Marysville Royals, helping them with several championships. He was a member of the Masonic Order, and was raised to Master Mason at Lodge # 47. He was made Worshipful Master, District Deputy Grand Master and received 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Shriners Fire Brigade. Survived by his wife, Jean (Lafontaine); one daughter, Debbie (Mrs. Michael McEvoy); two grand daughters, Amanda (Mrs. Danny Blanchard) and Michelle McEvoy of Sussex, NB; one grandson, Sean McEvoy of Saint John, NB; one great grand daughter, Hannah Blanchard; five, step children and five, step grand daughters; three sisters, Jean (Mrs. Roy Parsons), Jackie (Mrs. Phil Chapman) and Pauline (Mrs. Hal Sample). Ralph was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Eileen (Merrill) Savage, two brothers, Millard Jr. and Allan. Visitation will be held at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home on Friday, September 3rd, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Fredericton Legion Branch # 4 will hold a tribute service on Friday evening at 6:45 pm. The funeral service will be held at Christ Church (Parish) Church on Saturday, September 4th, 2004 at 1:00 pm. Ven. John Sharpe will officiate. Interment will follow in the Alexander Gibson Memorial Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimher's Society or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
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For Posterity's Sake 
