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Ralph John BALLINGER OBE

Ralph BALLINGER Obituary

BALLINGER, Ralph John (OBE). Peacefully, on February 21 2015, at Hospice Marlborough Blenheim. In his 100th year. Loving husband of the late Patricia (Pat) for 62 years, dearly loved father and father- in-law of John (deceased) and Pam Ballinger, and Cathy Ballinger, Jane and Bruce Bascand, and Helen Ballinger. Special Grandad of David and Richard Ballinger; Mark, John, and David Bascand. Special thanks to Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, and Hospice Marlborough for their compassionate care of Ralph. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Messages to 10 Hammond Place, Blenheim 7201. The celebration of Ralph's life will be held at The Wesley Centre, Henry Street, Blenheim at 2pm Friday February 27, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. Geoffrey T Sowman Blenheim F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Feb. 23 to Feb. 25, 2015.

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March 18, 2015

So sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. My very deep condolences to the family. I did not know Ralph but we have recently purchased what I understand was his Clinker boat, the one that features on the cover of his book the Sea and the Soil. I discovered this sad news while searching the internet for his book in the hope that I could reunite the boat and the book. Ralph's clinker is in very fine shape and will be returning to the Sounds soon, a place I understand it spent many wonderful years with Ralph and his family. My very best, Cameron Lawes, Nelson, NZ.

Margaret Dawson

February 27, 2015

Very sorry not be in Blenheim today to celebrate Ralph's life with Jane and Helen and families. Many memories, much fun as well as respect for lives well lived. From Anna and Margaret.

Charlene & Peter Scott

February 26, 2015

Ralph will be missed by so many, he was lovely to deal with when we first took over our book store. Friendly and kind. Our deepest sympathies to all his family.

Richard Carstens

February 25, 2015

Very sorry to read of Ralph's passing. A very special fellow. My condolences and best wishes to all his friends and family. Richard

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Jeni Columbus

February 24, 2015

Helen, Jane & family, sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. I have many happy memories of time at Budge street as a child.

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