Ralph J. Barnes WESTMINSTER, VT -Ralph Barnes passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1919 in Westminster, VT to Harlan and Carrie (Cater) Barnes. Ralph married Louise Ella Wilcox on June 14, 1941 and later divorced. He then married Joyce Jefts on Oct. 31, 1960, she passed away in 2005. Ralph worked for Cray Oil, FW Whitcomb, SEVCA where he transported people, Charlie Kelton and C&L Petrolium. Ralph was a member of the Odd Fellows where he held every office, Eastern Draft Horse Association. Ralph was known to tell stories of his childhood, working on the family farm and driving truck. He thoroughly enjoyed driving for SEVCA saying: “he was taking old people to their appointments.” Ralph was an avid Bingo player and would set up and call bingo for the Odd Fellows in Saxtons River as well as the Newbrook Fire Dept. Ralph could be seen many days having breakfast at Lisai’s and lunch and dinner at the Dari Joy in Bellows Falls. The family would like to express their gratitude to Brent and Mallory for their kindness to our dad. Ralph is survived by his children Ruth Smith, Douglas (Vicky) Barnes, Judy Budzik and Curtis (Michelle) Barnes. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and wife Joyce as well as his siblings Leighton and Joseph Barnes and Beatrice Fisher and Rhoena Longley There will be calling hours on July 5, 2023 from 10:00 till 12:00 with a Service starting at 12:00 noon at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home 55 Westminster St in Bellows Falls. Burial will follow at the Houghtonville Cemetery.
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