Passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Friday, October 25, 2024. Ralph Neil Harper in his 97th year, was the beloved husband of the late Anne (O’Donnell) Harper (2007) and of the late Margaret (Kennedy) Harper (2016). He was the loving father of Barbara Couto, John Harper (Kathy), Paul Harper (Charmaine) and the late Martin Harper (2014). Ralph was the proud grandfather of Jonathan (Danielle), Justin (Vanessa), Matthew (Emily), Caitlin (Frank), Christopher and Paul and great-grandfather of Arya, Ana,Ava, Aydin, Amelia, Ben, Luke, Ella, Anthony, Joey and Andrew. Predeceased by many brothers and sisters and survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A private Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Church, Guelph, followed by private interment at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital or to Holy Rosary Church would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com