Ralph Francis Boss

Lincoln-Ralph Francis Boss, 69, husband of Doris (Deschaine) Boss, died August 4, 2009, their 50th wedding anniversary, at his home, after a long and courageous battle with A.L.S. He was born September 8, 1939, in East Millinocket, the youngest son of Arthur R. "Bucky" Boss, Sr. and Helen Margaret (Sickels) Boss. Ralph was a graduate of Schenk High School, class of 1957. He worked for Federico Bros. During his school years and attended MVTI in South Portland. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended Basic and Supply school at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He then worked for American Gear Company in Bangor and Millinocket. He also worked as service manager for several local car dealerships , most recently, Thornton Bros in Lincoln. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Dept. He also employed by the Clay Funeral Home for many, many years.

In addition to his wife, Doris, of Lincoln, he is survived by four children, Ralph A Boss and Shelley, of Bellevue, Florida, Christine Pepin and Gary, of Madison, Ellen Hardison and Ronald, of Waltham and Patrick Boss and Lisa, of Colorado Springs; a brother, Lawrence Boss and Marion, of East Millinocket; twelve grandchildren, Anna, Maryanne, Danielle, Richard, Amanda, Laura, Morgan, Lucas, Travis, Kelly, Kyle and Nicholas; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Arthur Boss, Jr and a sister-in-law, Alice Boss.

Friends may call from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon, Friday, at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church, with the Rev Myles Cyr officiating. Interment will be inLincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in his memory, to the A.L.S. Foundation. Donations may be left at the funeral home.