A proud and successful dairy farmer, crop insurance adjuster,
and Platoon Chief with the Castlemore Volunteer Fire Department (retired).
The seventh son of a seventh son, Ralph was a lifetime resident of
The Gore Road, Brampton (Castlemore)
Peacefully with his wife at his side, at Brampton Civic Hospital on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, Ralph Joseph Fitzpatrick, age 73 years, beloved husband of Marion Stewart. Loving father of Stephanie and Paul McCannell, Orangeville; Shean and Lenita Fitzpatrick, London. Dear stepfather of Daryl Shock, Markham; Matthew and Amber Shock, Toronto. Cherished Grandpa to Michael, Lauren, Ava, Lola, and Papa Ralph to Logan, Damian, Charlotte, and Olivia. Dear son of the late Wilfrid and Othlyn Fitzpatrick, Castlemore. Dear brother of Tom and Sandra Fitzpatrick, John and Kathy Fitzpatrick and predeceased by Paul, Mary Catherine, Michael, Arthur and Philip. A special thank you to the nursing staff at Brampton Civic Hospital for their compassionate care.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 1 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock.
Funeral Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 11873 The Gore Road, Brampton (Wildfield) on Monday morning, September 28 at 11 o’clock (leaving funeral home at 10:30 a.m.).
Parish prayers Sunday evening 8:30 o’clock. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Clarence & Gwen Pinkney
We wish to express our sincere condolences at this time to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Clarence & Gwen Pinkney
Angela Pollard
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Kathryn Stokes (O'Donnell)
To Marion and Family,
Our heart goes out to you and your family during this sad time. The Fitzpatrick family has been a great part of the Wildfield history and its truly sad when one of its own has passed away. Every time we travel through the Gore Road area, we have great memories of those original families that made up the area. The Fitzpatricks were known for their farms. Just know that our warm embrace surrounds your family and that Ralph will be terribly missed many friends.
Brock & Kelly Smith
Shean & Stephanie,
We were very sad to learn about your Dad’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Sending you all a big hug from K-W.
With love,
Brock & Kelly
Rosemary & Parivar Khan
Shean your Dad was a legend. He leaves behind beautiful kids and family.
We like to send our condolences. When our Dad leaves. All we have left is the beautiful memories you made along the way.
Pictures and memories are important in their absence.
Pawar and I feel your pain.
Love you guys. Take care and we pray that your Dad is resting with no pain
John Colangelo
To Marion and family,
I wish to convey my deepest condolences to you and your family at this. My heart and thoughts go out to you.
Linda and Bruce Wood
Marion:
Our deepest sympathy in the lost of Ralph. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jackson Family
Our hearts is filled with sadness for your loss. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of our entire family.
Holly Norton
Shean & Lenita … My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. It’s not easy losing a parent however you just have to remember all the special, happy times you shared together and cherish those always. Your Dad is now at peace and free of pain. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and Hugs to you both. Holly Norton xoxo
Weaver Family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May it give you comfort to know you are on our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Willard (Chaddock)
My sincere sympathy for the passing of Ralph. I well remember him at the Wildfield reunions, the big black family car at 1130 Mass in the 60’s, and the many times I visited the family farm with my parents. My thoughts are with his wife and family.
Elaine Willard (Chaddock)
Harry and Barbara Williams
Shean and Stephanie our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families,LOLHarry and Barbara Williams
Brad and Marg Legg
Tom & Sandra
So sorry to read of the passing of Ralph. I, Marg, have some fun memories of Ralph in the 60’s at school. Sending our sympathies.
Brad & Marg Legg
Pamela & Joanna Richards
We are so sorry for your loss, our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with you
Kevin and Brenda Reed
We are deeply saddened by your loss. We hope you can take comfort in the fact that he is in a better place and no longer suffering.
John D'Alessio & Family
Dearest Fitzpatrick Family
Our condolences to all, Here is an Irish Blessing in Honor of Ralph
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Bennett Family
Our deepest condolences to you Marion and Family. Love from Aunt Grace and the Bennett Family, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. Hugs
Ralph and Jackie Hodsdon
Our deepest sympathies to the family and many friends of Ralph. His family was a tradition in Wildfield and Castlemore. They were all such an upright family . I’m sure he is going to be sadly missed by all who knew him. RIP Ralph Fitzpatrick
Bob Cook
I’m sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. I have many fond firefighting memories with Ralph in Brampton. Our thoughts are with the family.
Bob & Cynthia Cook
Sandra, Curtis, & Brittany.
Marion Sorry of your lost, Our Sympathy goes out to You and Family.
Daughter & Son-in Law of Fred & Mildred Martin from Newfoundland & Niece of Marie Tuck from Florida.
Gloria Orr
Stephanie and Shean
Sending you my Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Dad!
John King
The Fitzpatrick Families
Our deepest condolences on your loss. The Fitzpatricks and Kings go back a long way. Ralph was a good friend and neighbour from The Gore.
Marion, Wanda and I always enjoyed visiting with Ralph and you at various events. Take care and cherish the good memories.
Jim Bland
To: Marion & The Fitzpatrick Family
Sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. He was always ready to talk about anything. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Jim Bland
RICHARD WAND
My Deepest sympathy to the Fitzpatrick family on the passing of their Brother, Husband and Father.
Growing up in the Gore Ralph was a good friend and mentor. He was affectionately called ” Unc”.
One of the memories that stands out most is the 59 Pontiac black convertible. It was one of a kind
and suited Ralph to a tee. Ralph will be missed by all.
Sincerely
Richard Wand
Denise & Craig Horseman
Dear Marion & family,
We were very sorry to hear about Ralph’s passing. I remember how passionate he was about farming and soybeans. I hope the time you had together and your fond memories bring you comfort at this time.
Ajay Malaviya
Dear Marion & family.
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ajay and family.
kim and alan sherwin
Dear Marion: We having been thinking of you this past weekend and hope the support of family and friends is making this difficult time easier. So sorry we could not be there to offer support, but know our thoughts are with you. We knew Ralph as a gentle caring man and he will be greatly missed. Keep in touch and if you need a change of scenery, our door is always open. Take care of yorself. Kim and Alan.
Karen McMaster
Our deepest sympathy Stephanie and Paul on the passing of your Dad. May your memories give you strength in the days to come.
Bob and Norma Kearney
Our sincere condolences to Ralph’s ‘ family. The Fitzpatrick family was the backbone of the Gore Road and the Wildfield community,, well loved and respected. Ralph will be greatly missed.
Bill Boyle
Am so sorry to hear of Ralphs’ passing. My wife and I just drove up the Gore Road on Friday Sept 25th to reminice and I pointed out the Fitzpatrick farm and the oh so many changes in the area of Castlemore and Wildfield. I had my stag at the Ebeneezer school and the Fitzpatricks were there to help me take on a new life, besides showing us they were tough poker players. The hockey days of the Wildfield Shamrocks with the Fitz Boys on the team still rings in my ears. Again, please accept our condolences as Ralph and his brothers were a force to be reckoned with.
Bill and Linda Boyle
Patrick Cassin
Marion and all the Fitzpatrick family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Ralph had a wonderful sense of humour. Happy memories from Station 219, Castlemore. Great character. Great family.
Pat and Lucie Cassin and family
Gore Road
Ted & Betty Gryzick
To The Fitzpatrick Family
We are saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. You are in our thoughts.
Floyd and Trish Musgrave
Marion, we are so saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our deepest sympathy are being sent to you and the family. To us, Ralph was the most kindest, sincere, friendliest person who possessed so much knowledge about so many things. We were fortunate to see Ralph in the hospital prior to his passing. It meant so much to us. You are in our thoughts and prayers Marion. Much love from Floyd and Trish.
Manlio & Angie Del Degan
To the Fitzpatrick Families,
Our sincere belated condolence, as we found out today at the Egans Annual Christmas Memorial of Ralph’s passing. Dear Stephenie and Shawn remembering the wonderful times growing up with our children, and how wonderful the Gore and Wildfield was with the history of the Fitzpatrick’s Families and their wonderful farms.
May God Bless all of you .
Manlio & Angie Del Degan
Marcy
Just finding out about Ralph. So sad to hear he is gone but I know he is in a better place. He knew he had limited time and had express no worries he enjoyed his life. Blessings to the Family and my prayers.