Ralph L. Griffith

Ralph Leighton Griffith, 79, of Manchester, died February 22, 2026 after a period of declining health.

Born in Warwick, RI on February 14, 1947, he was the son of Ralph L. and Kathleen (Fisher) Griffith.

Ralph had served in the Third US Army CO C 5th Bn 1st Bde USATC 1966-1969.

Prior to retirement, he had worked as a machinist in Torrence, CA and a machine operator at PET Technologies in Bedford, NH.

Ralph enjoyed spending time reading and researching, watching movies, and doing things with his family. 

He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon Griffith.

Family members include his brother Cliff Griffith and wife Coleen of Charlestown, RI, step-daughters, Jennifer Feraios and husband Peter of Manchester, and Kimberly Petit and husband Marc of Temple, NH, 4 grandchildren Alison, Ryan, Eric and Adam, and goddaughter Amanda of CA.

Per his request, funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.