Obituary of Ralph Ewart Hillyard Jnr.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ralph Ewart Hillyard, 74 of Bedford, NS. He passed away peacefully Monday 19 November 2024 at the QEII Veterans Memorial Hospital. Born in Bay Roberts, NL he was the son of Ralph Ewart Hillyard Snr. and Evelyn Fellows.
Ralph was a hardworking and accomplished tradesman with 23 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as an aircraft frame technician dealing with electro-hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mechanical and electronic control systems. 4 years carrying out repairs and maintenance on various Farm Heavy Equipment and Road Tractors and trailers. 4 years designing, building and installing custom conveyors and production equipment. He also enjoyed woodworking, painting and repairing anything he could get his hands on. There was nothing he could not fix or build.
Ralph is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Tara Hillyard; sons, Daimon Hillyard, Derrick Hillyard; stepsons, Roger Hollett, CJ Hollett; stepdaughter, Sara Berdusco (Ryan); brothers, Rick Fellows, Bert Hillyard (Odette); sister, Patti Parson (Kevin); granddaughters, Allisha & Freya Hillyard and many nieces and nephews; aunt, Gloria Wilson (John); uncle, Freddie Fellows (Doreen)
Ralph was pre-deceased by his parents Ralph Snr & Evelyn and Stepfather, Joseph Fellows
Ralph was my blessing from God. He was an amazing husband who was very caring, very loving and would do anything for myself and his family. He was my soul mate, my best friend, lover and let’s not forget my partner in crime. He had a great sense of humour; he loved helping anyone who needed help. Ralph was a great father and loved his children dearly and was very proud of them. Ralph loved his brother and sister, Patty and Rick like only an older sibling would with unconditional love. I was so very blessed to have him in my life. I love him beyond any words. Rest in Peace my dear husband, until we meet again.
As per Ralph's wishes there will be no service and in lieu of flowers, donations may made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s society and the Canadian cancer society.
