PRESQUE ISLE – Ralph L. Henderson, 72, passed away peacefully July 31, 2009, at his home. He was born May 5, 1937, in Presque Isle, to Sewell and Hazel (Adams) Henderson. Ralph was proud to have served his country as a Marine corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps; “Semper Fi.” He especially loved his community where he retired as a sergeant after 20 years of faithful service with the Presque Isle Police Department. He was an active member of American Legion, Masonic Order and Shriner Fraternity. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Ralph is survived by his four children, Dorothy Henderson, Daniel Henderson, Deirdre Werner, and Denise Hatcher and her husband, Terry; six grandchildren, Travis Maples and his wife, Elizabeth, Rachel Henderson, Ranier Henderson, Michael Werner, Daisey Hatcher and Jesse Hatcher; one great-grandchild, Gabriel Maples; three brothers, Fredrick Henderson, Frank Henderson and Philip Henderson; many nieces and nephews. Ralph is also survived by his loving companion Doreen Libassi. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Segraves) Henderson; his parents; and two brothers, Sewell Henderson and Arthur Henderson. Relatives and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Interment will take place directly after the service at Fairmont Cemetery, Presque Isle. Immediately after the interment, family and friends are invited to a celebration of Ralph’s life at Trinity Lodge, 260 State St., Presque Isle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory be made to Anah Shrine Foundation, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, ME 04402-0735. For more information visit www.anahshriners.com. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
RALPH L. HENDERSON
