Ralph Churchill Wallace

Princeton – Ralph C. “Joey” Wallace, 70, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Calais Regional Hospital. Joey was born in Calais on August 18, 1943, son of Ralph and Romelda Wallace. He graduated from Princeton High School, Class of 1961, and moved to Connecticut to work for Colt Manufacturing. Eventually Joey returned home and started his career with Georgia Pacific. He was a former member of Lewey’s Island Lodge #138 A.F. & A.M., and loved being in the outdoors hunting and fishing.

He was predeceased by his father Ralph. Surviving are his mother Romelda Wallace of Princeton; two children, Scott Wallace of Brewer, and Jennifer Nelson and husband Thomas of Colorado; four grandchildren, Savannah, Andrew, Tess, and Brigham; his brother Bill Wallace of Princeton; an aunt Gertrude Lunn of Calais; and several cousins.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Princeton Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.