Ralph W. Cate, Sr., 77, formerly of Penacook, NH died October 1, 2002, at the Veteran Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida. He was born in E. Concord, NH on February 23, 1925, the son of the late Ernest and Louise (Chamberland) Cate and resided most of his life in Penacook, NH before moving to Florida a year ago. He was a W.W. II Army Veteran and worked many years for Beede Electric Company before retiring in 1987. Family members include his wife of 4 1/2 years, Therese (Gionet) Cate of Ft. Pierce, Florida, a son Ralph W. Cate, Jr., of Webster, NH, a brother Wilbur E. Cate of Andover, NH, several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours and urnment will be in the New Hampshire State Veteran Cemetery, Boscawen, NH, at a later date.