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Thursday, February 20, 2020

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Pat Hammond posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

My name is Pat Hammond and I am Ron's cousin. It is my privilege to write about Ron. All of us who knew Ron, whether it be as a brother, brother-in -law, uncle, cousin, friend or colleague knew him to be a very kind and caring soul. He took the time to listen and care for others, especially his loving wife and soul mate, Joan. In fact, Ron was so attentive to Joan's every need that my sisters, Jane, Ellen and I always said that we wanted Ron to take care of us when we got older and needed assistance. He was a true gentleman who always called people by their first name whether he was shopping in a store or thanking a worker for their assistance in his retirement home. He knew every single one of the people who worked at Grandwood Park and called them by name. One of the nurses told me the other day that Ron will be greatly missed as he was such a positive influence among the other residents. They looked forward to their daily chats either in the lounge area, dining room or outside in the gazebo area. They felt his presence each and every day. Ron married Joan on December 26, 1970 and instantly became a member of the Nangle, Rongits, Doyle and Walsh families. Family was very important to Ron and he wholeheartedly supported Joan's family as well as his own. Together they attended many weddings, baptisms, communions, family reunions as well as Christmas and Easter celebrations. They loved all their nieces and nephews and treated them as their own. They never hesitated to attend any event that they were invited to, whether that be a hockey game, graduation or family dinner. Interest in travel is something that Ron and Joan shared. They rented a cottage in North Bay for several years, toured Canada from PEI to Calgary and Vancouver. Many of these trips were taken with Mary and Bob. Although we are not privy to all the details, I know that many funny stories have been shared following their trips. Joan liked to travel with Ron on many of his work trips to the United States throughout his years at General Motors. A few years ago, Ron and Joan took a wonderful cruise to Alaska. I know that they both treasured these memories. Ron has been a very special person to so many people. He loved his wife, Joan with his whole heart and completely shared his life with her. In four days, they will celebrate their forty- fourth wedding anniversary. It warms my heart to know that they will be able to celebrate it together. Let us think of Ron today and remember him as the kind and caring gentleman that he was. Thank you, Ron! Love Pat

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Diane MacCormack posted a condolence

Monday, December 22, 2014

As we grew up, when we visited our Grandmother in the summer , sometimes,Ron would join us and off we would go the local orchard to pick a few 6 quart baskets of cherries. Now these were not the ordinary red cherries but the big black juicy cherries. During the picking time and unobserved by either mother or grandmother, we had some very serious cherry fights among the trees. I am still wondering how we didnt show up with any stains!!! Sometimes, however it took a bit of explaining why it took so long to fill our baskets . Another time, Ron and I were playing ball in the front yard of a neighbour in Forest and someone missed the ball, can' t remember who, however soon we were running for cover since there was one serious sized hole in the window and we were suppose to have gone to the park Ron would come to Sarnia and we would all have a great time...going to the local playground or riding bikes through the neighbourhood. And we would go to Warwick Village and as the city kid and a girl, I was dared by Ron and Jim to walk over the arch of the Bear Creek bridge when the transports went by Yes I did go over the arch and didn't lose my balance since there was the threat of snapping turtles ..which would be worse..road rash or snapping turtles..never did find out. Stories are my memories and as we went grew into adult hood and I moved through Michigan, back to Ontario then the West , we shared laughs over the phone, occassional visits and always a deep friendship. My farewell to Ron is very heartfelt and my last memory is only few weeks ago after I came home from a cruise and we remininisced with a few deep belly laughs about a few of our antics and thoughts that won't make this space. Love you , Ron . You will be missed .Rest in love and peace. You have gone back home. Diane

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Lisa Lamoureux posted a condolence

Monday, December 22, 2014

I am saddened to hear of Ron's passing, I am comforted in knowing he is now with Joan. I was fortunate enough to meet Ron at Sprucedale Care Centre. Not only was he a devoted husband to Joan (who was a resident with us) but he was instrumental in starting our Family Council (and was our President for many years) but he also became a good friend. Over the last few years Ron and I had many wonderful visits and our favourite meal (Swiss Chalet) I will miss him dearly. Sincerely Lisa Lamoureux

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Ruth Anne Choma posted a condolence

Sunday, December 21, 2014

As kids in the winter we couldn't wait for the snow, so we could dig out our sleighs. There was a nice little hill in front of Ronnie's house that was a favorite with us all. One year, Uncle Lloyd got the bright idea to throw some water down the hill and make a frozen slide. That way, we could just sit down and take off. We didn't even need to use our sleds. It was great fun! The down side was that eventually, everyone wore a hole in the seat of their snow pants!

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Eugene and Ruth Anne Choma posted a condolence

Sunday, December 21, 2014

We were deeply saddened to hear of Ronnie's passing. He always said that only those people who lived in Warwick Village called him that. We've kept in touch over the years and I'll miss his great sense of humour. Ronnie had an upbeat personality and a ready smile for everyone.

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Jeff and Jennifer posted a condolence

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Jeff and Jennifer made a donation to MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION (S.W.O.) Thinking of you at this difficult time.

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1943 - 2014

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