Passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, December 23, 2024, Ralph “Boonie” Lethbridge of Clarenville, age 80 years. Predeceased by his parents James and Doris Lethbridge; brothers Billy and Gerald; sisters Effie and Marjorie.
Left with fond and loving memories his wife Jenny of 58 years; children Lori (Gary) and Ralph (Shannon); grandchildren Shane (Cassandra), Claire and Ally; sisters Thelma (Roy), Margaret, Frances and Marie; brothers Frank (Shirley), Doug (Sharon), Melvie, Howie (Juanita) and Jimmy; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
His loss will also be mourned by his hometown community. Boonie was very well known in Clarenville and beyond. He had a larger than life personality, a generous heart and was beloved by many.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 28 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Memorial United Church Clarenville with interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Clarenville – Church Hill.
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Betty & Ray says
December 24, 2024 at 9:54 amOur condolences to his family.
Ken Sparkes says
December 26, 2024 at 8:19 amSo sorry to hear the sad news of Boonies passing, he will be greatly missed, our condolences to you and the family.
Lorraine Smith says
December 24, 2024 at 11:06 amShannon, Ralph, Clair, & Ally so sorry for your loss,Hold on to your many memories. Thinking about you all. Lorraine
Bob, Bernice, Nick and the Chafe Family says
December 24, 2024 at 1:13 pmJenny, Lori, Ralph and Families.
Just heard the news. MR “B” was one of a kind and someone I first met back when myself and the Boys first moved to Clarenville many years back.
He was always so friendly and I loved our chats about life and especially Family.
He will be sadly missed by many however I pray that the love of your Family and Friends and the many fond memories which we all have will comfort you during this most difficult of times.
RIP MR “B”
Adrienne Goodman says
December 27, 2024 at 3:39 pmSincere condolences to Boonie’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.. He was a kind and generous man who will be missed in our town.
Paul and Adrienne
Lyle Adams says
December 24, 2024 at 11:19 amWhat can one say,like a friend of mine said “it’s the end of an Era in clarenville ”
Boonie will be greatly missed
Chick Cholock says
December 24, 2024 at 2:52 pmSincere condolences Jenny and family. I first met Ralph (before he became Boonie) in grade 7 at the Central School. We spent many weekends fishing in the Club Pond. He was one of a kind.
Ed & Cindy Osmond says
December 27, 2024 at 5:36 pmBoonie was a man of distinction…..he had a well lived life, loves by many and in return loved by so many more! He certainly was a community oriented legend who did good for so many people and nothing to be ashamed of in all of the good deeds both him and Jenny have done.. He was a very good man who touched the lives of so many and will never be forgotten. When you lose someone so special the whole community feels the loss and sympathizes so much with the loved ones left behind. Cherish his memories and keep them close and this will get you through. God Bless! Big Hugs.
Ben Carpenter says
December 28, 2024 at 2:51 pmI grew up close to the Lethbridge families and to us Boonie was king of the cove, there’s lots of memories of Boonie, in my heart he was quite a man and a friend to so many, there’s no doubt that Clarenville and area will remember him for a long time, R.I.P old friend
Una King Johnson says
December 24, 2024 at 12:09 pmJenny and family,
My kids and I (Trevor & Nicole Durant) have many fond memories of picking out our Christmas tree from Boonie…it’s a great loss for you all as well as The town of Clarenville. His was a giant of a man with a big heart.
Sending you all our sincere condolences at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Una King Johnson
John Gulliford says
December 24, 2024 at 12:22 pmJenny and family my heart aches for you all. Boonie was an amazing man who left his mark within the entire province. His kind heart certainly didn’t match his rough exterior. Take comfort in knowing how many lives he has changed for the better. I certainly am greatfull for time spent with a true friend. His generosity is something all of us could learn from and be a little more like Boonie. His family was always his proudest accomplishment as many conversations started with my Jenny. Heaven has just gained an incredible man who we all will miss dearly.
Terry Carpenter says
December 24, 2024 at 12:27 pmRest in peace Boonie!
You leave behind a treasure of memories in the town of Clarenville!
Don Drodge says
December 24, 2024 at 2:11 pmIt’s so sad to hear this news today Boonie was very special to me . He had the kindest heart and great big smile . Rest in peace buddy thoughts and prayers for all family and friends
Natasha Price-Cullimore says
December 24, 2024 at 2:51 pmBoonie was larger than life. He had the kindest souls of anyone I’ve ever known. I will forever been grateful to have known such a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his Wife and all his family.
Annette Baker says
December 24, 2024 at 2:40 pmLori, Ralph, Jenny & family, we are so sorry to hear of Boonies passing. Sending our condolences, Annette & Merrill Baker
Tony bittner says
December 24, 2024 at 2:44 pmI send my condolences to you all hugs
Edna and Ed hart says
December 24, 2024 at 2:54 pmOur condolences to the family on their loss
Len singleton says
December 24, 2024 at 3:00 pmTo Ralph’s family, please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences and sympathy. I knew Ralph from when he was a boy. He was a fine man. One of a kind. Rest In Peace Ralph.
Ken Abbott says
December 24, 2024 at 3:15 pmMy sincere condolences to Ralph’s family, sorry for your loss.
I sailed with Ralph for many years, he was a larger than life person with a kind & generous soul. He always made time to help his shipmates & offer his witty advices.
No doubt he will absolutely be missed but rest assured Ralph you will never be forgotten my friend.
Rest in place.
Mary & Terry Dawe says
December 24, 2024 at 3:46 pmMelanie and Scott;
Sincere condolences on the passing of your uncle. We’re thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Stephen drodge says
December 24, 2024 at 4:05 pmMy deepest condolences to the family at this very very difficult time. A great man who was well known in the clarenville Area. RIP boonie.
karen Moores says
December 24, 2024 at 4:30 pmi am very sorry to hear Boonie has passed, I heard his story on NTV news. My condolences to all members of his family and to his friends. You can rest assured that God has bigger plans for him this Christmas.. RIP Boonie.
Harold & Michelle White says
December 24, 2024 at 5:05 pmOur deepest condolences to Ginny and family. Ralph enjoyed life and had a great heart. He will be missed. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Roy & Sue McGrath says
December 24, 2024 at 7:22 pmSending our deepest sympathy to the family during this very difficult time.
Rex & Judy Haynes says
December 24, 2024 at 7:45 pmSincerest condolences to Jenny and family, he was a great guy who will definitely be missed more especially in and around the Clarenville area
Cynthia Clark says
December 24, 2024 at 11:26 pmSincere condolences to Jenny & his family & friends. Boonie was larger than life & will never be forgotten. He was a kind & generous man that will be sorely missed. Cyndi (Seaward) Clark.
Carson Loveless says
December 25, 2024 at 8:49 amCondolences to his family
Paul Greening says
December 25, 2024 at 3:42 pmSincere condolences to the family. R.I.P Boonie!
JIM & Rosalind KELLY Topsail C.B.S. . says
December 25, 2024 at 6:16 pmTo Frank & Shirley And All The Lethbridge Family ,And Friends , Our Deepest and Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Ralph ( Boonie ) Lethbridge, Boonie, May Your Gentle Soul Rest In Heavenly Peace
Wayne Stone, Monroe, NL. says
December 25, 2024 at 8:43 pmJenny and family,
I was so sorry to hear the news of Boonie’s passing. My deepest condolences to you. He was truly one of my Dad’s (Chester’s) favourite people. Anytime Dad was in Clarenville he always enjoyed it more if he ran into Boonie. He was such a true gentleman. An absolute pleasure to know. He will certainly be missed.
Fred and Lisa Dean says
December 27, 2024 at 12:28 pmSo very sorry to hear of Boonie’s passing ,he was a great and giving man who will be missed by all . Condolences to all the family.
Ray Griffin says
December 27, 2024 at 12:34 pmRalph, your father made a lot of happy Christmas memories for a lot of people. (He even looked a lot like the real Saint Nicholas). It’s a rough time of year to loose someone. We buried my mom on Christmas Day in ‘91. I still miss her. Blessings, and best wishes to your mom, and you & Shannon, and all yer loved ones.
Doug & Judy Best says
December 27, 2024 at 2:41 pmJenny and family. We are deeply saddened to learn of Boonie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Boonie was a true friend of our family. He was certainly a larger than life figure. His generosity was unparalleled. His rough and gruff personality only masked a big teddy bear. We will miss him terribly Rest in Peace my friend.
Herb & Lorraine Goldsworthy says
December 27, 2024 at 6:25 pmJenny and. Family;
We’re very sorry. to hear of Boonie’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Maxine and Boyd Vincent says
December 27, 2024 at 10:20 pmJenny and family. We are saddened by the news of Boonie’s passing and are sorry for your loss. We met Bonnie during the recreational food fishery and enjoyed many occasions of story telling, laughter, sitting around a campfire in the evenings, and sharing a few ‘scoffs’ with the crowd at Bailey’s beach. Boonie was a kind, caring, and generous man and will be missed. May your memories bring you comfort at this sad time. Sincere condolences. Maxine and Boyd(the reb).
Mona Pelley & Jordan Santo says
December 28, 2024 at 10:32 amJenny, Lori, Ralph & Family, we are so deeply saddened to hear of Booniie’s passing, I’ve known him since I was a teenager, before he had a beard…. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Lethbridge family during this difficult time. R.I.P. Boonie .
Doreen Keats says
December 28, 2024 at 11:30 amMy condolences to the family. Boonie will be remembered for a long time.
Kay Gorman says
December 28, 2024 at 4:52 pmOur deepest sympathy. Aunt Kay Gorman and family, Sydney Nova Scotia
Elaine & Derrick Abbott says
December 28, 2024 at 7:43 pmJenny, Lori and Ralphy, Derrick and I were deeply saddened to hear of Boonies passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dorothy Baker says
December 28, 2024 at 8:05 pmMy heart is broken to hear the news of my cousin, Jenny, Lori, Ralph and families, my sincere condolences, sending much love and hugs, I’ll be thinking of you in the very difficult days ahead, love Dorothy(doll) sit Carrie’s daughter.
Linda Thomas says
December 29, 2024 at 8:50 amMy heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I understand your pain. God Bless.
Jody Smith & Jeff Reich says
December 29, 2024 at 5:51 pmJenny and family,
Boonie was a man whose heart was as big as his personality. He was a beloved friend of Dad’s and had become dear to our hearts over the years. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. We send our deepest condolences and hugs during this sad time.
Jacqueline Norcott says
December 30, 2024 at 10:38 amLori. So sorry for your loss.
He will be missed!
Jim Hughes says
December 30, 2024 at 5:27 pmMy deepest condolences. A life well lived. We all have and treasure a Boonie story to share and you can’t beat that as a legacy!
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