It is with sadness we must announce the passing of Ralph Gleason Henwood, age 92, of Springhill. Ralph passed away at Gables Lodge on Thursday, February 19, 2015.  Born in Wharton, NS, he was a son of the late Thomas and Ethel (Graham) Henwood. 

He moved to Springhill Junction where he received his schooling, later moving to Springhill, where he worked in the coal mines from 1939 - 1958. After the mine disaster, he moved with his family to Pointe Aux Tremble, Quebec, where he worked for Texaco Oil Refinery until his retirement in 1979. Following the death of his wife, the former Susan Welch, he returned to Nova Scotia to reside in Parrsboro and later moved to Springhill. 

He will be sadly missed by his second wife the former June Jackson; daughter, Ellen Henwood, Lower Sackville, NS, and son Stephen (Solange) of Pointe Aux Trembles, PQ; sisters, Muriel Brine, Amherst, Christine Summers, Oxford and Olive Henwood, Burnaby, BC; brothers, Harold (Bessie) Henwood, Springhill and Cyril (Eileen) Henwood of Amherst; grandchildren, Timothy Poirier, Halifax, and Rosemary Poirier, Calgary, step daughters, Judith Laurie and Crystal Dunn both of Springhill, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife Susan Welch, a daughter, Barbara Ann and a brother Victor.

 Arrangements have been entrusted to A. H. Brown Funeral Service, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361). There will be no visitation or funeral service. Burial in Hawthorn-Dale Cemetery, Pointe Aux Trembles, Quebec at a later date.

If so desired, donations in Ralph's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.