BALLSTON SPA — Ralph Jenks, 64 of Groton, Connecticut, died peacefully June 7 at home with his loving family at his side.
Born in Ballston Spa, NY on May 28, 1950 to Edmund and Eleanor Jenks, he graduated from Ballston Spa High School in 1969 and went to work for General Electric in Schenectady as a welder. He moved to Groton in 1979 and worked for the Electric Boat division of General Dynamics as a welder of submarines for 14 years. He then went on to fulfill his longtime dream of driving an 18 wheeler, working for Model Trucking and JG Trucking for the last 12 years.
Ralph was a fan of Football and NASCAR, a passion he shared with his family. He also had a passion for motorcycles and attended rallies in his younger years.
He is survived by his wife, Anna (Boudah) Jenks of Groton; his daughter, Jennifer Jenks Paquin (Edward) of Niskayuna; his son, Christopher Jenks of Groton; two stepdaughters: Kaitlyn Holm of Groton and Jennifer Holm of Washington; three grandchildren: Nicholas and Carly Paquin of Niskayuna and Johnny Holland of Washington; his sister Donna Retzlaff (Richard) and his brother, Larry Jenks (Betty), both of Saratoga; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice, or a charity of your choosing. Please visit the online guest book.
The funeral home that handled his remains, for confirmation, is Brooklawn Funeral Home in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Phone 1-860-721-0087 and ask for Luke Jr.
