Hamilton Fire Department Pensioner's Association

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Ralph Kenneth (Cozy) Cole

August 1, 1936 - April 3   , 2023

	Service Dates
	April 28, 1956 to September 30, 1986

		Only child born in 1936 to Emily May and Sydney Frank. Attended Westdale High School where he met and then married, Ivy Isabel (nee Scott) in 1958 (deceased May 16, 2018). Truly blessed in their relationship for  just shy of 60 years. They did everything together, but their family was their true obsession. Three children were raised, Mike (Pat), Tom (Dana) and Susan (Doug). Ken was a very involved grandfather to ten and great grandfather to nineteen. Ken was a very proud and dedicated fire fighter in Hamilton. His hobbies and passions included Warplane Heritage Museum, minor hockey. He was a plus 50 year member with the Masonic Lodge and a member at St. Andrew's Lodge # 62 A.F. & A.M., GRC in Caledonia, his greatest pride were the members of the Shriner's of Niagara/Hamilton and the Shrine Hospitals. Dad had so many great friends that we'd be amiss to name them all but he shared a true love and bond with Gillian Horn, Jake Leask, Barb Nixon and Doug Holmes. Unfortunately, cancer won the life battle on April 3, 2023, while resting at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. We cannot express enough thanks to the amazing staff at this wonderful facility. Please consider supporting the Niagara Shriner's (Shriner's Children's Hospital), the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice or St John's Anglican Church in lieu of floral gifts. As per Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the DODSWORTH & BROWN Funeral Home ANCASTER CHAPEL 378 Wilson St. E., Ancaster, Ont. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster, Ont. at 11 am to 11:45 am on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
		Online condolences available at www.dbancaster.ca

 

 

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