Ron joined the Math Department at St. Lawrence College in Kingston after retiring from the R.C.A.F. He taught at St. Lawrence until he retired in 1998, a year after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Ron was dedicated to the United Church, the NDP, union activities, the Kingston Y Service Club, travel (he saw much of the world), jazz music, camping, the cabin he designed and built near Charleston Lake, gardening, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, creating Celtic knotwork, and exploring genealogy. Ron faced Parkinson's with great determination and humbleness. His humour, humanity, and energy will be missed. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice, three children, and nine grandchildren. Donations may be made in Ron's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation or Crossroads United Church.
Ron joined the Math Department at St. Lawrence College in Kingston after retiring from the R.C.A.F. He taught at St. Lawrence until he retired in 1998, a year after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Ron was dedicated to the United Church, the NDP, union activities, the Kingston Y Service Club, travel (he saw much of the world), jazz music, camping, the cabin he designed and built near Charleston Lake, gardening, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, creating Celtic knotwork, and exploring genealogy. Ron faced Parkinson's with great determination and humbleness. His humour, humanity, and energy will be missed. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice, three children, and nine grandchildren. Donations may be made in Ron's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation or Crossroads United Church.
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Nancy Sudak
7/20/2015 09:03:13 am
Ron was an amazing guy. Great friend, dance partner, our Curling Skip, our Party Piano maestro, Root cellar "raise a glass" buddy. Story-teller extraordinaire. I will miss him dreadfully, but applaud his fortitude, his genuine nature, and wonderful steadfast wife Mary.
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Clare Rayner
7/20/2015 12:31:58 pm
I remember how patient Ron was with me as I learned the ropes of being a Union Steward. He made belonging to our Union seem like a priviledge.
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Bill Kirby
7/20/2015 11:41:31 am
It was a great honour and pleasure to have known and worked with Ron. He was an excellent Professor and had the respect of both students and colleagues. His efforts and guidance as the Faculty's Union President for many years was admired by all. His gentle manner, adventurous spirit and humour will be missed.
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John Anderson
7/20/2015 04:20:00 pm
Ron invited me for a beer and lunch with Jack Pollett and Bill Urie
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Dick Tindal
7/21/2015 02:00:18 am
I have taken the liberty of adding two comments, from former SLC staff, that were placed in the on-line book at the funeral home.
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