Ralph Draper Obituary

Ralph (Buddy) Howard Draper, 12/3/43, was called peacefully home on January 3, 2022. Ralph was the son of Ralph H. Draper and Charlotte M. (Downie) Draper.
Ralph graduated from Technical High School in 1961. Followed by attending the University of Massachusetts where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Math. He also attended Springfield Technical College where he received an Associate degree in Business.
Ralph spent six years in the Air Force serving his country. He specialized in computers, traveling throughout the United State. He worked several years at Clement Paint in Springfield when he left the Air Force. Later, he went to The Hartford and worked on computers for many years.
He leaves his wife, Evelyn G. (Bullock) Draper of Marco Island, FL. They were married for 56 years. His son, Michael, and wife Carissa of New London, NH and his beloved granddaughter Chloe Alexis who he adored and loved every minute he spent with her. Ralph also leaves his brother, Robert E. Draper of Feeding Hills, MA, and several nieces and nephews.
Ralph was active in Indian Guides with his son Michael. He also coached Wilshire Little League for several years. Michael kept him very active. In his spare time, Ralph like gardening and working jig-saw, sudoku, and find-a-word puzzles.
He spent the final two yearse of his life at the Beach House Assisted Living in Naples, FL. Ralph will be buried at Veterans Cemetery in Feeding Hills, MA, at a later date.