Pellerin, A. Ralph – It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of father and grandfather on April 8, 2017. Born in Larry's River, NS, he was the son of the late Ernest and Clara (Gerrior) Pellerin. Dad joined the RCAF in 1956 where he met his future wife, Sheilah, nee Temple (deceased). Dad had postings in France and Canada, with Greenwood, NS being his last one before retiring after 29 years of service. He worked for Mutual Life, then owned his own business, S&R Traders before committing to his passions of golf and fishing. There was nothing more that Dad enjoyed than being out on a lake in his boat catching fish and sharing his catch with family and friends. He enjoyed time at his camp, playing crib(online too), singing and playing guitar. He loved telling jokes and stories to his grandkids. He was a member of the Lions Club for 7 years, happy to volunteer in his community. He is survived by his brothers, Maurice – Halifax; Earl – Edmonton. AB; sisters Claire – Le Duc, AB and Dianne, Larry's River, NS. His children – Gordon (Alice) – Sarnia, ON; Bryan – Barrie, ON; Stacey (Peter) Spa Springs, NS; Kent (Dia) – Rockville, MD; grandchildren, Reva, Maya (their mother Mullieka), Andrew, Connor, Bradley, Brittany and Lucie. He was predeceased by siblings  Reginald (infancy), Cyril, Bradford, Gerald and Mabel. By request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 7 – 9 PM, Wednesday, April 12, in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. 902-825-3448. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, April 13 in St. Monica's Catholic Church, Middleton with Father John MacPherson officiating and assisted by Rev. Deacon Don Boudreau. A reception for family and friends will follow the mass in the church hall. Private interment in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Kingston. By request, family flowers only.   Donations in memory may made to Canadian Cancer Society. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com