Dr. Ralph John Kimmerly

1921 - 2014

Dr. Ralph John Kimmerly obituary, 1921-2014, Uxbridge, ON

BORN

1921

DIED

2014

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Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Ralph Kimmerly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 10, 2014.

Dr. Ralph John Kimmerly, MD CM KStJ
On January 8th 2014 at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in his 93rd year supported by his surviving children, Ruth Lynch ( Brian), Barbara Vessey (Chuck), David Kimmerly (Carol), Megan Heap (Bill Palmer), Alan Kimmerly (Karen), and their mother Mrs. Effie Kimmerly. Pre deceased by his daughter Sheila Denys (Alec). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Dr. Kimmerly was also predeceased by his parents, Alfred E. W. Kimmerly and C. Madeline Kimmerly (Draycott), brothers Earl Kimmerly, Victoria B.C., Gordon Kimmerly, San Diego California, Ken Kimmerly, Toronto and by his partners, Ms . June Thompson and Mrs. Ethel Kimmerly.
A WWII Veteran Dr. Kimmerly interrupted his Pre Med studies at McGill University, in Montreal and served his country overseas from 1939-1945. He was a proud D-Day Dodger during the Italian Campaign with the #1 Canadian Mobile Hygiene Laboratory, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp.
After the war Dr. Kimmerly returned to McGill University and graduated with his medical degree in 1950. In 1951 he moved his young family to Oshawa, Ontario and began his medical practice in family medicine and anesthesiology. During his practice he was able to make good use of the Italian language he had learned in Italy during the war.
Dr. Kimmerly was devoted to the practice of medicine and in addition to his family practice was Director of the Medical staff at Oshawa General Hospital in 1958, practiced Anesthesiology at the newly opened Dr J.O. Ruddy General Hospital, Whitby in 1969 and was a member of the medical staff of Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Kimmerly's 2nd devotion was St John Ambulance and during decades of service he progressed through the honours of Serving Brother, Officer, Commander and a Knight of the Order of St. John. He was named an Honorary Life Member of the Priory of Canada. In 1986 Dr. Kimmerly was one of the founding members of the Oshawa Chapter of the St John Ambulance Fellowship, the first to be formed in Canada.
Dr. Kimmerly was a community volunteer with the Oshawa Historical Society, Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre and the Ontario Regiment Museum. He was a proud Associate Member of the Officers' Mess of the Ontario Regiment. A Regiment he knew as the Ontario Tanks during the Italian Campaign. As an avid history buff he took a great deal of pleasure showing youth groups through the Museum, providing audio memoirs of the war for the Memory Project and visiting elementary school classrooms in November each year as part of the remembrance program with the Dominion Institute Speakers Bureau.
Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). There will be a memorial reception in Dr. Kimmerly's honour on Thursday January 16th at 1:00 pm at the Officers' Mess, Ontario Regiment, Col. R.S. McLaughlin Armoury, 53 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa, Ontario.
Memorial donations may be made to St John Ambulance Oshawa, (Durham Region) Branch or the Ontario Regiment Museum.

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January 18, 2014

Sandi & Les Nagy

Dave and Carol, our sincere condolences to you and all your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 18, 2014

On behalf of the Metselaar family we would like to offer our condolences to the family of Dr Kimmerly. We so appreciated the care he gave our family over the years . We will remember him fondly . Sincerely
Mary Tylosky (nee Metselaar)

January 16, 2014

Dear Dave, Carol & Family
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to all of you in the passing of your father. Georgie had the opportunity to work with your father and said he had great compassion, was dedicated and he was truly a professional ! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Michael & Georgina Nelson

January 16, 2014

Kathy Woodard

Aunt Effie, Ruth, Barbara, David, Megan, Alan - I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Ralph's death. I have such wonderful memories or visiting Oshawa, especially at Easter which sometimes overlapped our shared birthday and of times at the cottage where I learned to waterski and he let me drive his car around the field and campfire (I could barely reach the peddles!) My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Kathy

January 15, 2014

Jenney Thompson-Carter

Fondly Remembering the only grandfather I knew, as we called him "daw". So many great memories. (June Thompson's granddaughter & Ali Thompson's daughter)

January 15, 2014

Gail and Les Minacs

Dave, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Your father made a difference in the world. We see in you, his generosity of spirit in serving his community. May his memories sustain you and your loved ones in the days ahead.

January 15, 2014

Kay and Al B.

Remembering a long time friendship shared with Ralph and June.

January 14, 2014

ali thompson

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January 14, 2014

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January 14, 2014

Karen Thompson

Remembering a fine man who made a difference in many lives.
Karen Thompson (daughter of June Thompson) and Harvey Aitchison.

January 13, 2014

Rose Bruni

Dave,
I was very sorry to hear about your father. After reading your beautiful
tribute, it was easy to see the likeness you share as a kind and generous person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 13, 2014

Karen & Joel

Beautiful and thoughtful tribute to your father Dave.May you find peace and comfort knowing that others share in your loss.Our sincere condolences to you and all your family

Karen L & Joel W

January 13, 2014

Ali Thompson

Sympathies in the loss of your father to you Ruth, Barb, Dave, Megan and Alan.
What a remarkable life Ralph enjoyed.
Cherishing our fondest memories of Ralph. From June Thompson's daughter Ali, her children Jenney, Brian and family.

January 13, 2014

Ali [June's daughter} Thompson

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January 13, 2014

Ali [June's daughter} Thompson

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January 13, 2014

Ali [June's daughter} Thompson

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January 13, 2014

Ali [June's daughter} Thompson

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January 13, 2014

Ali [June's daughter} Thompson

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January 13, 2014

Ali Thompson

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January 13, 2014

Jean Thompson

Remembered as a kind and caring stepfather.

January 13, 2014

Jason Shulist

Sympathies to you Paul on the loss of your Grandfather.

January 12, 2014

Carol Kimmerly

January 12, 2014

Mrs. Kimmerly,Ruth, Barb, Dave, Megan and Alan. Barb and I were so very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Kimmerly and would like to extend our deepest condolences to all of you and your families. We will keep all of you in our prayers, that God will sustain and comfort you throughout the coming days and weeks ahead.
Duncan & Barb McDougall

January 12, 2014

Ruth

January 12, 2014

Wendy Weber

Such a beautiful tribute to an incredible life. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Our condolences to you Dave, Carol and your family.
The Webers

January 12, 2014

We are very sorry for the loss of your father Dave and to your whole family. May God Bless you all and know we are all thinking of you. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Love Suzie and Shawn Wallace and family.

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