Ralph David Boesse 79, of North Adams died Tuesday November 1, 2022 at Williamstown Commons. He was born in Adams on September 22, 1943 a son of the late Donald and Florence (Hosier) Boesse. He attended schools in Adams.

Ralph was employed for many years as a supervisor at Carol Cable Company and later for General Cable Company. He was a former member of the Civil Defense in Adams, MA. He enjoyed tinkering around his home and was able to fix anything. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with family. He loved taking family trips to Hampton Beach in New Hampshire and Old Orchard Beach in Maine.

Survivors include his wife Marilyn Rae (Burdick) Boesse whom he married November 2, 1968, daughter Tammy Lewis and her husband Chester of North Adams and two grandchildren Katelyn and Stephan Lewis. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Donald "Donnie" Boesse.

Graveside services for Ralph D. Boesse will take place on Monday November 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the family plot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams, MA. Memorial donations are suggested in his memory to the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.