In Memory of Alan Ramsay

[Hercules]

Alan E. Ramsay, 41 of Boyle Avenue, passed away Sunday at home.

 

Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Burton E. Ramsay and Judith (Yacino) Culgin of Ormand Beach, FL. He was a life-long Cumberland resident.

 

Mr. Ramsay was a 1987 Graduate of Cumberland High School. He later earned his Fire Science degree from Providence College.

 

He was the owner of CLM Entertainment for over 10 years. He was the lead trainer, and Certified Risk Evaluator. He developed training manuals for Amusement rides in various regions of the country and world. He was previously employed by Ripley's in Orlando, FL. His first job in the Amusement industry was at Rocky Point in Warwick, and later a manager at Roger Williams Park.

 

He was a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and the New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (NEAAPA).

 

Among many interests and activities, he was a proud Volunteer Firefighter for the Cumberland Hill Fire Department for many years, a certified diver working with the Cumberland Police Department and Cumberland Hill Fire Department.

 

Besides his mother and father, he leaves his step-father Robert Culgin; sister Kimberly Ann Picard, and niece Ashley E. Picard all of Ormond Beach, FL.

 

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday at 9 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Joan of Arc Church, Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours will be held Friday, 4-8 PM.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association of RI, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906

 

Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

 

http://www.jjduffyfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/jjduff0/obit.cgi?user=399584Ramsay

 

It is with great sadness that I write this post to let the TPR community know of the passing of a great man, Alan Ramsay. Alan may not be very well known to this community, or the park/coaster enthusiast public, but he played a very integral role in the amusement industry. Per the post above, Alan was the owner of CLM Entertainment for the past 10 years, becoming the most respected and well known ride inspection companies in the United States. If a ride needed to be inspected after an accident, or for their yearly check, Alan and CLM were there. Alan was also a very well renowned member of IAAPA, participating at the annual IAAPA Expo as a speaker. He was also Secretary/Treasurer of NEAAPA.

 

Alan became a good friend of mine over the past year and a half, and I felt it very necessary to bring him and his life to everyone's attention as he was not only a very prominent figure in the amusement world, but a fantastic human being. He will be greatly missed.

[AndrewRnR]

I met Alan at IAAPA and he immediately took me under his wing. I always joked spending one evening with Alan taught me more than a few years of working in the industry. He knew his stuff and wasn't afraid to share it and help you out.

 

He really cared about this industry - it wasn't just a job for him. He wanted to make the industry a better place and do what he could to help people with their careers.

[Wily J]

Condolences to the both of you for the loss of your friend.

[saclifeforce]

Hi All...

 

Alan was my best friend in college...I have to say he was one of the best guys in the world....his passing is a total loss to the world as an over all whole. All he did with his life is really amazing....he was a good soul.

 

+Alan Rest In Peace+

 

Your bud......

 

Roland