It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Ralph Sullivan. After a life well lived, he passed peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2025, surrounded by family. He will be dearly missed by his wife Irene, and children Corene (Gennaro) and Michael (Ai). He was the proud grandfather of Coco and Kai; dear brother to Pat, Linda and Mark; and dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Ralph was an inquisitive and outgoing individual, both selfless and kind. He never missed the chance to connect - whether with friends or complete strangers - finding joy and meaning in every conversation. He loved to walk, to read, and to travel, and enjoyed staying active throughout his life.
Friends and family are invited to gather and celebrate Ralph’s life on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Saint Elizabeth Foundation would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Roger and Alison Girard
Carol Whelan
Dear Irene and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. I have never really met Ralph, but know from your words, Irene, that he was a good man who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. I can't imagine the loss you must all be feeling and can only offer you and your family my prayers.
Take care.
Ewen Douglas Cornish
I’ve lived in the same neighborhood as Ralph for many years. Ralph was an avid daily walker along with his wife, a great and knowledgeable conversationalist, and an all around great guy and good neighbour. The neighborhood will miss his old fashioned style of getting to know his neighbours, which of course is the glue of any worthwhile community.
Carl & Lorna Raskin
It is with profound sorrow that we have learned of Ralph’s passing. We have been friends for almost 50 years flowing from our arrival together in Ottawa. We feel the void of his passing and we wish Irene, Corene, and the rest of the family solace in knowing our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Carl & Lorna Raskin
It is with profound sorrow that we have learned of Ralph’s passing. We have been friends for almost 50 years and will miss him. We hope that Irene,Corene and Michael take solace in knowing that Ralph was deeply loved by all.
Muharrem Sev
Ralph was a decent man, interested in understanding issues that affected life of all beings. He had a heart that cared and sometimes cried. I shall remember him fondly.
My regards to his family. RIP, My friend. Muharrem Sev
Cecilia
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Irene and all the family. Ralphs passing is such a loss - but what a legacy Ralph has left of fond memories, happy days shared. We shared conversations, dinners, drinks and laughs. Thank -you Ralph for the special memories.
Cecilia
Elizabeth Fletcher
My condolences to you and the family Irene on Ralph’s passing. I think of you often Irene and the wonderful times we had at our Pastoral Care meetings.
Doris Scheuber and Aqeel Ahmad
Dear Irene and family
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ralph was a hard worker and a truly remarkable man. I often crossed paths with him in the past, when I would see him walking home at the end of his working day. Seeing him and Irene walking regularly inspired me to take up home walking myself.
May his memory be a blessing.
Doris Scheuber and Aqeel Ahmad
Bernie Hammond
Congratulations Ralph on a life well-lived. Thank you for a lifetime of shared adventures and loving memories!
With our sincerest sympathy to all Ralph's family and with our love and prayers