Marilee C. Ralph's Obituary
Marilee C. Ralph, 82, of Methuen, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 following a long period of ill health at the Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport.
Marilee was born in Lawrence on July 29, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Henry A. Ralph and Ruth J. (Bottis) Carney.
Marilee was raised in Methuen and was a graduate of Tenney High School. After high school she worked for St. Ann’s Orphanage before later starting In Home Personal Care, a healthcare business which she did for most of her career. Marilee adored animals and she loved many throughout her life. She was an active member of St. Monica’s parish and was a Eucharistic minister there. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Marilee was the loving sister of Richard Ralph and his wife Mary of Cockeysville, MD., Lynda Bohondoney and her husband David of Methuen, Kate Carney and her husband Bruce Jaranian of Chelmsford and the late James Ralph and his wife Rita of Hudson, NH. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her dear friend, Dorothy Bosse.
A Visitation for relatives and friends will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9:30am-10:30am. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. Monica’s Parish, 212 Lawrence St., Methuen at 11:00am. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marliee’s name to, MSPCA at Nevin’s Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. For direction or condolences please visit pollardfuneralhome.com
The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ralph Family.
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