Death Announced of Ralph Elmer Slater Sr., of Old Lyme; Survived by Wife, Fay, of 70 years, and Son, Ralph Slater Jr., Both of OL

OLD LYME—Ralph Elmer Slater Sr., of Old Lyme, passed away Aug. 11, 2025. He was born Dec. 13, 1930, in Fall River, Mass., the son of Edwin P. and Margaret Slater. He honorably served in the U.S. Coast Guard at multiple duty stations, …

… He married Fay Brown May 28, 1955.

Ralph was a longtime active member of the New England West Highland Terrier Club and the West Highland White Terrier Society of Connecticut.

Ralph loved having a project to focus on, whether at work or, after retirement, at his home in Old Lyme …

Ralph is survived by his wife of 70 years, Fay B. Slater; and son Ralph Slater Jr., of Old Lyme; nieces, Janice Moore and Joan Maison, both of Florida, and Denise Goucher, Lisa O’Connell-Smith, both of Old Lyme, and Kathy Heald of Mt. Holly, Vt.; and many great-nieces and nephews …

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Westie Foundation of America, Inc., c/o Jim McCain-Donor Manager, 302 Hemlock Cove, Ball Ground, GA 30107 …

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Aug. 16, 2025.