Ralph M. Woodward, 74

GROTON — Ralph M. Woodward, 74, passed away April 11, 2025, at Genesis Center, Keene, after a period of declining health.

He was born Nov. 9, 1950, in Franklin, to Ernest and Gloria (Hoyt) Woodward. He grew up in Bristol and graduated from Newfound Memorial High School in 1970. Ralph was a jack of all trades, and over the years worked at Freudenberg and did janitorial work for the Newfound Area School District. He was most recently working as a mechanic for AAA through Newfound Wrench & Wax.

Ralph enjoyed restoration work. He custom built his 1955 Chevy pickup truck, tinkered on cars and most recently had taken to caning chairs.

Family members include three brothers, Ted Woodward of Northfield, Dennis Woodward and Del Woodward, both of Bristol; a sister, Sandra Day of Enfield, Connecticut; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Richard “Rick” Woodward, in 2017.

There are no calling hours.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at Homeland Cemetery in Bristol.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/Emmons Funeral Home, Laconia, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.