Obituary of Terrnace Ringer

Terrance Eugene "Ted" Ringer 79, of Bridgewater, passed away peacefully after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Thursday, March 09, 2006 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Lockport, January 31, 1927, son of the late Randolph and Mary (Benham) Ringer. He served 2 years in the Reserve Army prior to serving 20 years in the Royal Canadian Navy rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class. After the Navy, he was employed with Palmers Refrigeration and then with Bayers Road Shopping Center as Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement. He was a volunteer with Seniors Wheels and Meals On Wheels. He was an active member in his faith communities of St. Paul’s United Church, Spryfield, Osborne Baptist Church, Allendale and his family church of Little Harbour United. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, Bridgewater. He was an avid baseball fan and he loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his loving wife, Morlean (Spindler). Ted and Morlean would have celebrated their 57th anniversary on March 26, 2006. Daughters, Peggy (Rod) MacMillan, Courtenay, BC; Patricia (Bruce) Lloy, Stony Plain, AB; Mona (Danny) Cox, Fletchers Lake, NS; grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew (Jenn) MacMillan; Carolyn, David and Kevin Lloy; Allison (fiancé Adam) and Tabitha Cox; sisters, Irma Buchanan, Dorothy (Merton) Swansburg; Jennie Winfield; Beulah (Vernard) Goulden; Hazel (Keith) Williams. He was predeceased by brothers, Clarence and Douglas; sister, Margaret Steer. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A memorial service will be held 11am Monday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Paul Jensen officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. Burial will be in Shepherds Hill Cemetery, Riverport at 3pm. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.