GLOUCESTER: Ralph E. Stanley, Jr., 63, of 3 Eastern Point Road, formerly of Lynn, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Addison Gilbert Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary (Robinson) Stanley.
Born in Gloucester on October 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Ralph E. “Pep” Stanley, Sr. and Lewbelle F. (Poole) Stanley. He was a graduate of the Gloucester High School. He had resided in Lynn for many years prior to returning to Gloucester in 2001.
Ralph enjoyed being outdoors and was employed for many years as a landscaper on the North Shore.
He is survived by his stepdaughter, Diane Robinson of Beverly, four grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Beverly A. Stanley, a niece, Jennifer S., wife of Peter Hinckley, two nephews, Scott M. Stanley and Edward J. Stanley, and six grandnieces and grandnephews, Peter, Jr., Philip, Jenny Lee, Joseph and Hope Hinckley and Eve Kirvan-Stanley. He was also predeceased by his brother, Howard P. Stanley.
In keeping with his wishes, funeral services will be held privately.