In Loving Memory: Ralph D. Kidwell, 87, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Ralph enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 17. He was first stationed at Otis Air Force Base on Cape Cod before serving in Morocco. While on Cape Cod, he met Renee Souza, who would become his wife of 66 years. Together they made their home in East Falmouth, Massachusetts. Ralph worked as a painter and a mechanic before becoming the owner of Ideal Fuel Company.

He is survived by wife Renee F Kidwell; sons Stephen and wife Bonnie Kidwell of Port Charlotte, Florida, Michael Kidwell of Falmouth, Massachusetts, Marc Kidwell of North Port, Florida, and Timothy Kidwell of Falmouth, Massachusetts; grandchildren Stephen Jr., Jennifer, Chad, Jared

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