Ralph was born in Annapolis to Thomas E. Donaldson and Betty Mae Donaldson and was raised in Crownsville, MD. He graduated from Arundel High School, working various jobs in Annapolis and Crownsville until joining Pepsi Cola in Cheverly and then later working for Anne Arundel County DPW in traffic maintenance. He retired around 2000 enjoying NASCAR, Facebook, yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets.
He is survived by his wife Laura Donaldson; daughter: Kari Donaldson Bounds; son's: David and Matthew Donaldson; grandchildren: James Bounds, Adriana Bounds and Rosalynd; Donaldson siblings: Robert Donaldson, Alan Donaldson, Kenny Donaldson, Brenda Donaldson, Mary Jane Donaldson Lopez; nieces and nephews.
Family and friends who touched and enriched Ralph's life are invited to celebrate his life and visit with his family at John M. Taylor Funeral Home 147 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 on Tuesday June 9th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A Graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 1911 Forest Drive Annapolis, Maryland 21401 on Wednesday June 10th at 2 pm.
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