Obituary of Ralph James Duby

Passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022 at the age of 94. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (1974), longtime partner Maria (Ria) Markham (1994) Father of Denise Hotson (Jim), Gail Duby (Phillip Bradley), Colleen Fedchun (1991) (Larry), Michael Duby, Malaine Leppala (David), Amie Attar (George), Shelley Johnson Grandpa to 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren…..teaching them all how to apply the perfect minnow to their fishing hook Loving son of Harry (2003) and Ruth Duby (Hardaker)(2001). Brother of Helen Nicholson (2021) (George) (1998), Ronald and Geraldine Duby Ralph was born in Ford City then moved to Amherstburg where he called home for most of his life. He had a love for hunting and fishing, he could be found out on Red Cedar Lake In Marten River many summer nights. Ralph served as an Amherstburg volunteer firefighter for many years His true passion was the game of golf. He was a member at several golf clubs, playing the game summer and winter in his retirement years. He was humbled to win several tournaments and club championships, playing as a scratch golfer for many years. Ralph was a dedicated employee of Allied Chemical (Brunner Mond). He started at age 16 and retired as Maintenance Supervisor 38 years later (1983) Cremation has taken place Family and friends are invited to gather for a memorial at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 Amherstburg, On Saturday December 17th 2022 12:00-3:00