Ralph L. Palmer 81, of Walton, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007 at home following a long illness..

Ralph was born in Deposit on May 31, 1925 the son of the late Elmer and Katheryn Maddaugh Palmer. He married the former Evelyn M. Miller on June 7, 1952 at Deposit. He served with the New York National Guard from 1945 - 1948.

Ralph grew up and lived on farms most of his life. He had owned a farm on Kerr's Creek before settling in his present home which he built. He enjoyed working with wood and building furniture, and was a self employed carpenter. He was also a member of the Delaware County Camper's Club, and the First United Methodist Church, both of Walton.

He is survived by his wife: Evelyn, two daughters: Karin (and Gordy) Fletcher, Walton, Kathy (and John) Broughton, Vancouver, WA, three sons: Steven (and Sherry) Palmer, Melbourne, FL, Bruce (and Cathy) Palmer, Walton, Dennis (and Jean) Palmer, Tucson, AZ, four brothers: Charles, Warren, George, Bert, and a sister: Lorena Humphrey. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren: Heather, Amanda, Carlie, Stephanie, Stacey, Mykel, Tiphany, Sara, Faith and Nick. He was predeceased by a grandson, Jeremy Fletcher, and sisters, Isabel, Abby and Ruth.

A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Walton, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Mark DelGiudice officiating. Family and friends may call at the church Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time.

Funeral arrangements are by the Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial contributions in Ralph's memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 101 North St. Walton, NY 13856.