Born in Landstuhl, Germany, grew up in Danbury, CT, enlisted in the Navy as a teenager and after discharge relocated to Rhode Island...his last duty station.

Ralph was in the U. S. Navy for 4 years and was an Aviation Machinist and Reciprocating Engine Mechanic. He served in Corpus Christi, TX and in RI at Quonset Point. After the Navy he also became a Volkswagen mechanic.

Graduated Johnson & Wales college followed by a 25+ year career in the RI jewelry industry at A&H Mfg. managing the extrusion department & the training of workers in Canada, China and Taiwan.

He also enjoyed a part-time gig working sound and lighting for many years with his dear friend Peter...owner of PMA/Event Technology.

A lifelong photographer of many traveled sights & objects that his beautiful eye captured as well as years of photos of bands & events & rock'n'roll being involved in the music scene. He exhibited at the Scituate Art Festival for ten years. A collection of his work is on his website www.seewhatisaw.com. Every photo of our family & friends he has taken...of which there are so many...are treasured.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wonderful mother: Dolores Palmer and his precious sister: Lynn Palmer-Hoffman

He was the husband of Dawn Palmer. He is also survived by his father: Alvord Palmer, his children: Lloyd Ralph Harrison, Travis Degnan and Jessica Carter; his daughter-in-law Angel Harrison, brother-in-law John Hoffman, maternal aunt Eva Cavallo, niece Julie Palmer-Hoffman, nephew Jonathan Palmer-Hoffman, and his grandchildren: Zachary, Isabella, Jordan & Travis Degnan Jr., and Mary and Haley Harrison.

Ralph was a beloved & cherished husband, a loving & supportive father, devoted & helpful son, a thoughtful & silly Grandfather, a congenial & goofy uncle, the best, loveable nephew, reliable & caring neighbor, loyal & generous friend. He was a beautiful, genuine heart and soul.

We lost you, but the world lost a special person who is kind, friendly, comical, and full of integrity. You will never be forgotten. You will always be loved. Your legacy will live on through your family and your photography.