NORTH PORT, FL – Ralph E. Bonor, 84, passed away peacefully in Englewood Hospital, Florida on Sunday, April 27, 2014 with his family by his side. Born in Bakerfield, Vermont on September 4, 1929 he was the son of the late Howard and Flora (Dickinson) Bonor. He lived in Russell and worked at Westfield River Paper Company for 40 years before retiring. He relocated to North Port, FL in 1993.
Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, enjoying time with his family and friends. He liked watching his National Geographic and John Wayne movies on TV. He was always building something. He especially enjoyed seeing his special dog “Royal” every morning .
Ralph leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Joyce (Nason) Bonor and two daughters, Debra and husband Harold Lafreniere of Russell, Gwendolyn and husband Donald Tessier of Tennessee; two grandsons, Brett Mollison of Westfield, Brad and wife Lauren of Huntington; two great-granddaughters, Skyler and Cheyanne Mollison and a great-grandson, Gunner Mollison, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by six brothers, Oscar, Homer, Melvel, Morton, Guy, Wallace; and one sister, Helen. Ralph served in the Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953 then in the reserves until 1959.
Calling hours are omitted. His funeral service will take place Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Russell Community Church on Main Street, Russell. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association in memory of Ralph.
