- Date Of Birth: March 17, 1936
- Date Of Death: April 21, 2016
- State: Connecticut
Bruce Ralston, 80, of Manchester, son of the late William H. and Beatrice (Swan) Ralston, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Bruce is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dorothy Lynn (Borst) Ralston. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter, Barry Ralston and his wife Carolyn of Hebron, and Barbara-Jo Ralston of Easthampton, MA. He was also predeceased by a son, Scott Bruce Ralston. His six grandchildren are: Hunter, Spencer, Jake, and Shannon Ralston, Bristol Sternfield, and Matthew Anan; and his three great-grandchildren are Cole Ralston, Bear and Raleigh Mousaw. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family.
Bruce was born in Cranston, RI, on March 17, 1936. He was raised in Rhode Island, and served from 1956 to 1962 in the Air Force, stationed in Colorado. He returned to Connecticut and resided for many years in Glastonbury before coming to Manchester twenty years ago. He was a former co-owner of Quality Name Plate in Glastonbury where he worked from 1968 until his retirement in 2000.
