Obituary of Ralph Fiander

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ralph Frederick Fiander announces his passing on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 82 years of age at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, with his loving family by his side. Born in Codroy, he was the son of Isaac and Ethel (nee Collier) Fiander. A loving, husband, father, grandfather, Ralph will be sadly missed and never forgotten by loving wife, Marion (nee Reid) of 58 years, his loving daughters, Donna (Joe White), Cedar Hill, ON, Laurie (Donny) Lawrence, Ardoise, NS, daughter-in-law, Shari Fiander (Wayne) South Branch, NL, grandchildren, Duncan, Justin (Amy), Michael (Shanna), Beth, Stephen, Joshua, great grandchildren, Lucie, Walker, Zoey and Wylie. Also left to mourn brothers and sisters in laws, Cecil (Joanne) Reid, Smitters, BC, Bert (Donna) Reid, Mississauga, ON and Addie Fiander, Port aux Basques, NL and a large circle of nieces and nephews Ralph was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased, by his son, Gary Fiander, brothers and sisters in law, George (Katherine) Fiander, Jack (Inez) Fiander, Vincent Fiander, Hilda (George) Kendell, Ruth (Corbin) Cooper, Vera (Charles) Kendell, Elizabeth (Pleamon) Stockley, Marie (Jack) Dominie and Dorothy Fiander. Dad was a hardworking man. Most of his career he was a truck driver and before retirement a school bus driver. Dad had a small hobby sheep farm with his best friend “Jack”. When he finished sheep farming he continued to yearly plant his “long blue” potatoes. Dad loved to listen to and play accordion music for his family. Dad would often drive to the Codroy Fish plant to see who was out and about for a “yarn”. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A very special thank you to Dr. Scott and the staff on 3B stroke unit for the excellent care. The family will receive visitors from Holy Trinity Anglican Church; Codroy on Thursday, May 26 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Friday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m. from Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Codroy, with Rev. Faye Coffin officiating, interment to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Codroy. In lieu of flowers donations in Ralph’s memory may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation or Charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca