Ralph Perry Farnsworth
New Haven
Ralph Perry Farnsworth,81, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.
He was born on November 15, 1940 in Middlebury the son of Harold and Flora (White) Farnsworth.
His hobbies were going to auctions, his collections of antiques and travelling with his wife, Yvonne.
Ralph is survived by his son Michael and his wife, Maria. Two granddaughters, Jade Hunt and Whitney Prouty as well as three great-grandsons, Landon and Oakley Hunt and Carson Prouty. Ralph is also survived by his brother Arthur and several nieces and nephews.
Ralph was pre-deceased by his parents, his beloved wife, Yvonne, his sister Inez French and great-grandson, Liam Hunt.
A graveside service will be held at a later date. To send online condolences to his family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com
Arthur, so sorry for your losses of Ralph and Yvonne, so tragic. I enjoyed visiting with him so much when we would meet occassionally grocery shopping,what a great sense of humor. And oh, my, his collection of antiques was fabulous. He was a unique person. Sending you our sympathy as well as to his family. Linda (Pidgeon) and Howard Kelton
So sorry for your loss, we will miss them. Neighbor, Rodney and Deanna Boise
I am so sorry to read of his passing and I am so sorry for your loss. Seeing him was always a bright spot in my day. He will be missed.
-Julia McDaniel
So very sorry for your loss. We knew Ralph and Yvonne (Buelah) as neighbors, thru the same workplace and sharing our mutual love of antiques and auctions. One of the things that will always remain with us is the love and caring they felt for each other. They were the salt of the earth and two of the most down to earth, nicest people we have ever encountered. We will miss them so much, but we will forever carry in our hearts our memories of them both. We feel blessed that our paths crossed and we are better people from just knowing them. RIP Ralph and Yvonne.
I’m so sorry for your losses. I have many fond memories of them from my chilhood. You are in my thoughts.
Arthur, I am so sorry to hear of your losses of both Ralph and Yvonne. I know my folks thought very highly of them. Please except my sincere condolences.
Blessings, Susan Coombs (Robert and Sheila Sherman’s daughter)
Very Sorry for your Loss. They were a pleasant couple. Interesting! I’ll miss them a lot .
Michael I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with your Mom at Simmonds Precision. She was such a joy to work with. I love her and I loved hearing her laugh. We would tell her jokes and things just to hear her laughter. We kept in touch and I often called her. I was heart broken to hear her passing. I also I enjoyed seeing your Dad at Auctions.
So sad to read of Ralph’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing him and chatting on my North Street walks. I got to work with him some years ago when we did a John Deere Exhibit at the Sheldon Museum and he loaned us many fascinating documents and other original materials. He had so much knowledge of local history and his dry wit was always a bonus.
Hilarie and I are very sad to hear that Ralph has passed. He has been a good friend to us for decades.
Wishing the best to his family.
Michael and Arthur I am sending you my kindest thoughts at this tender time in your lives. Life is extra challenging when you experience more than one loss within a single month. The one good thing that you should feel is that Ralph and Yvonne are together once again. I wish you pleasant thoughts of the many memories you have. Hopefully you both will become closer while working your way through life without these two important persons. Most sincerely, Bev Landon