Hewson, Ralph James Ralph passed away peacefully in hospital in Perth on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Griffin). Loved father of Brian (Yvonne) and Christopher (Angela) Hewson. Cherished grandfather of Monica (Mark) Smith, Erin Lavier, Hunter and Chloe Hewson and great-grandfather of Camryn and Jessica Smith, Chelsea, Madison and Carson Lavier. Ralph was predeceased by his parents Francis and Elizabeth, siblings George (Marion) Hewson, Dorothy (Albert) Watson, Mildred (Jim) Turner, and Elizabeth, sisters-in-law Nena and Margaret Griffin. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law Edward (Ruth) Griffin, Woody Coburn, sisters-in-law Barbara Box, Eileen Poole (Bill Shipman), Heather (Charles) Tenant many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A memorial gathering of family and friends will take place at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, February 4 ,2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. A private interment will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice.