Ralph Astles November 25, 1952 - August 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Astles.

Ralph passed away peacefully at home watching the hummingbirds at the feeder with his partner.

Ralph had a flare for life, he was a hard-working man and enjoyed the peace and quiet of camping and fishing. He also enjoyed hunting with his friends. He loved spending time with his two daughters travelling on family vacations to many places. He worked at many places like Boyd Astles Painting Shop and the Dryden Paper Mill till retirement. He had a big heart for helping people out no matter who they were.

Ralph is predeceased by his parents Cyril and Gladys Astles his brother Boyd Cathy Astles. He’s survived by his partner Donelda Smith, two daughters; Samantha Astles and Jennifer Johnson (Brian), four grandsons, Jason Johnson, Tomus Johnson, Kailob Hunter, Roderick Stanfield, three niece, one nephew, one great niece, five great nephews, and one great-great niece.

Sorrow like an eagle

Find peace in your heart

Till we meet and become one again.

A Celebration of Life will take held at a later date towards the end of September at the Dryden Community Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke, 2300 Yonge St. Suite 1200, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or to the Second Chance Pet Network, Box 343, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z1