Ralph Vibert

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a very fine man. Ralph Vibert, 74, died peacefully in hospital on Friday August 14th, 2015 with his loving partner Mabel at his side.
Throughout his lengthy battle with cancer, Ralph never complained but instead helped distract us from the pain of seeing him wither by continuing on optimistically in his polite and humble way; he was a brave gentleman until the very end.
Born and raised in Wakeham, Ralph apprenticed under his father Fred as a machinist and carried on the family business after he was predeceased early in life by his mother Annie (nee Sullivan) and soon afterward by his father. Despite these early losses, Ralph went on to become a much respected and talented tradesman, known throughout Gaspe for his friendly demeanor, for his machining proficiency and—for those who knew him closely—for his lively stories and vivid recollections of the history of Gaspe’s people, places and mechanical things of all sorts—especially old cars. His body failed him but his brilliant mind never did!
Ralph is survived, missed, and lovingly remembered by his partner and best friend Mabel Carter (nee Coffin), her three sons, Mark, Craig (Susan) and Blake, and by his many life-long friends and neighbours.
A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held at Fortin Funeral Home, Gaspe, Quebec on Saturday, September 12, 2015 beginning at 1pm.
Internment of Ralph’s ashes next to his parents’ gravesite in Wakeham will occur at a later date in a private ceremony.