Notes:

Ralph M. Wilkins passed away June 16, 2016 under the care of Hospice.
Born in Grimsby, Ontario on June 3, 1927, husband of the late Betty M. (Stewart) Wilkins. Ralph is survived by his three sons, Brian (Ann) Wilkins of Houston, Texas, Gary (Darlene Werth) Wilkins of Lockport, NY and David (Cheryl) Wilkins of Wilson, NY. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is survived by a sister-in-law Barbara (Mitchell) Taylor of Tallahassee, Florida.
He was a retiree of the Hooker Chemical Co.
Ralph donated his body to the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine. Per Ralph's wishes, there will be no viewing, funeral, or memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made directly to Hospice.

Ralph married STEWART, Betty Marie on 26 Nov 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Betty (daughter of STEWART, John W) was born on 5 Aug 1929; died on 14 Feb 1999 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/27/1949

Mr and Mrs. J. W. Stewart,
Fairfield avenue, announce the engagement
of their daughter. Betty
Marie, to Mr Ralph Wilkins. son of
Mrs. J. A Lane. Thirteenth street.
Miss Stewart and her fiance will be
married November 26 at 7 p.m. at
First Evangelical United Brethren
church. Sixteenth s t r e e t and
Cleveland avenue

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 12/3/1949

The marriage of Miss Betty Marie
Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Stewart. 1018 Fairfield avenue,
to Mr. Ralph M. Wilkins. son of Mrs.
Mabel Lane, 1225 Thirteenth street.
took place recently at the First
Evangelical United Brethren church.
The Rev. Albert G. Ehman officiated
at an impressive double-ring
ceremony. The candlelight service
was attended by many guests and
relatives.
The wedding party includes Miss
Mary Ann Patti. maid of honor;
Misses Ann Patti and Mary Peluso,
bridesmaids: Mr. Sidney J. Stewart,
brother of the bride, best man: Mr.
George Heathfield and Mr. Charles
Zeiger, ushers.
The bride wore a wedding ring
gown of gleaming slipper satin with
tiny w e d d i n g rings intricately
worked into a quilted pattern and
matching cap. Her bridal veil was of
fingertip length of imported silk and
edged a cascade of white roses cen-
tered by a purple orchid.
The wedding reception was held
at the Stone Castle Inn' with music
by Tone Paone and his orchestra in
the background.
For traveling the bride wore a
black velvet and taffeta dress with
a winter pink hat and matching
gloves. An orchid corsage completed
the going away ensemble.
After the honeymoon in Northern
Canada, the couple will reside at
1225 Thirteenth street.

1. WILKINS, Brian
2. WILKINS, David
3. WILKINS, Gary Kenneth was born on 31 Aug 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Sep 2023 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

+ Mabel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]