Ralph J. Dennehy, of Melrose passed away at the Chestnut Woods Healthcare Center in Saugus on April 20, 2022, at the age of 86. Ralph was born in Melrose and a graduate of the Medford Vocational High School. He worked as a Printer for the Wakefield Item, Woburn Daily Times and the U. S. Government for many years, prior to his retirement. Ralph devoted his life to the development & mentoring for the Boys Scouts of America, taking his troops camping all over New England for over 70 years. He enjoyed traveling to Ogunquit & Damariscotta, Maine and Rosemont, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private.