COOPER, Ralph Edward- Passed away with family by his side at St.Catharines General Hospital on Saturday June 8, 2024 at the age of 80. Predeceased by his devoted wife Laura Cooper (2023). Loving father of Mary Beattie (Robert), Steven Spero (Amber), the late Mervin Spero and the late Laurie-Anne Cooper. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Heather), Laura (Justin), Katelynn (Luis), Christopher (Raylyn), Clayton, Callie, and Caleb. Dear great-grandfather of Jackson, Theodore, Taelynne and Charlie. Cherished brother of Frank (Vera), Lorna (the late George), and Gladys (Graham) and brother-in-law of Mary Lou and Charles. Predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Emery Cooper as well as his siblings Morris (Leah), Sam ( Nita), Harry , Cliff , Addie ( Ray), Laura ,Bill  (Shirley), Dorothy (Jack) and Sidney. He will be dearly missed by his many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members. Ralph will be fondly remembered for years 50 years of service at Avondale Dairy.  Friends are invited to join the family at Garden City Funerals and Cremations, 39 Court Street, St.Catharines (Downtown). Visiting on Wednesday June 12, 2024 from 11am to 1pm. A funeral service in Celebration of Ralph's Life will take place at 1pm in the chapel with burial to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery.