Henderson, Ralph L., 72, Presque Isle; in Presque Isle, July 31, 2009. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, August 8th, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 9th at the funeral home. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
Presque Isle – Ralph L. Henderson, 72, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2009, at his home in Presque Isle. He was born May 5, 1937, to Sewell and Hazel (Adams) Henderson in Presque Isle.
Ralph was proud to have served his country as a Marine corporal in the United States Marine Corps, Semper Fi. He especially loved his community, where he retired as a sergeant after 20 years of faithful service with the Presque Isle Police Department. He was an active member of the American Legion, Masonic Order and Shriner Fraternity. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. 
Ralph is survived by his four children, Dorothy Henderson, Daniel Henderson, Deirdre Werner and Denise Hatcher and her husband Terry; six grandchildren, Travis Maples and his wife Elizabeth, Rachel Henderson, Ranier Henderson, Michael Werner, Daisey Hatcher and Jesse Hatcher; one great-grandchild, Gabriel Maples; three brothers, Fredrick Henderson, Frank Henderson and Philip Henderson; and many nieces and nephews. Ralph is also survived by his loving companion, Doreen Libassi. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Segraves) Henderson; his parents; and two brothers, Sewell Henderson and Arthur Henderson.
Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, August 8 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church Street in Presque Isle. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 9 at the funeral home. Interment will take place directly following the service at Fairmont Cemetery, Presque Isle. Immediately following the interment, family and friends are invited to a celebration of Ralph’s life at the Trinity Lodge, 260 State Street, Presque Isle. The family requests in lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Anah Shrine Foundation. PO Box 735, Bangor, Maine 04402-0735. For more information visit: www.anahshriners.com. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
