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Ralph Cornwell

Ralph Weld Cornwell died peacefully in his comfy chair at Mountain View Community in Ossipee, N.H., on Jan. 17, 2026. He was 89 years old.

Born into the family of Hall Brothers Hatchery in Wallingford, Conn., Ralph fell in love with chickens at an early age. He went on to study poultry sciences at Cornell University, where he also rowed crew, winning the prestigious Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship in his senior year.

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