SCARBOROUGH – Ralph Leonard Wheelock, age 83 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough following a period of declining health. He was born on September 7, 1934 in Portland, Maine the son of Fred and Alice (Constable) Wheelock. He graduated from Falmouth High School. He served a period of time in the National Guard including six months of active duty. Ralph enjoyed a reputation as an expert home builder/carpenter, an occupation he continued until his retirement. He lived in the Greater Portland area until entering the Maine Veterans Home in 2014. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Roger. He is survived by sons, William of Windham and Wayne of Bridgton; a daughter, Lerinda (Benton) Damboise of Caribou; a brother, Frederick of Old Orchard; a sister, Jane; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no services, a private burial at a later date at Hillside Cemetery in Gorham. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Maine Veterans Home for their very kind and compassionate care during Ralph's stay there.