Donald Ratliff
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Donald Ratliff, 93, of Guilford, CT, entered into rest peacefully at his home on January 28, 2022. He was predeceased by his loving wife Helen Barnick Ratliff, his first wife Dolores Rose Ratliff, his brother James Ratliff; his sisters Margaret Boca, Betty Neal, May Hazenbush and Maxine Knight. He was the loving father of Doyle Ratliff (Denise), Darryl Ratliff (Lois Ann), Douglas Ratliff; and Lorina Ferrier (Dan); grandfather of Lisa Ratliff, Brandon Ratliff (Sara), and Karen and Heather Ratliff; and Stefanie Proto; Great grandfather of Fletcher and Sparrow Ratliff. Don was the son of the late Chester McKinley Ratliff and Mary McMullen Ratliff. Don was a lifelong patriot and served his country faithfully and honorably for 22 1/2 years in the United States Marine Corps. He served actively in WWII, Korea, China, and Vietnam for which he was awarded numerous medals and commendations.
Burial with military honors will be held at the Connecticut Veteran's Cemetery, Bow Lane, Middletown on a date that will be announced this summer. Visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com for updates.