Ron was born on October 4, 1946 in Victoria, BC and passed away on June 15, 2015 in Saanichton, BC. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie in 1975 and his father, Roy in 2014. He is survived by his sister, Marie Craig; nephew, Jason (Sarah) Craig; niece, Lindsey (Blake) Tobacca and 3 great-nieces. Ron had a very challenging life. Special thanks to John Smith, Reverend Rob Szo, the parishioners at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Central Saanich and Steve Barnes and Linda Penner for watching out for Ron over the years.
A Memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra Road, Central Saanich on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
Finally at Peace
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Judy Robbins
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Donna-Marie Lacey I met Ron when I met my second husband in 1991. Over the years, Ron spent a good deal of time in our home and both Patrick and I were very fond of him. After Patrick passed away in 2009, Ron remembered to drop by each St. Patrick’s Day and on April 29th (Patrick’s birthday) for the first few years. We were aware of his struggles and he spoke at length concerning them over the years, but to us, he was just a sweet, sweet man, with a very kind heart. The past few years, I often saw him riding his bike while I sat at the lights at Mt. Newton X Road, we would blow each other kisses and laughingly do a sign language which neither of us really understood, but seeing him, always put a smile on my face. Quite simply, we loved him and I will miss him very much, Donna-Marie Lacey
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JANICEMcQUIRTER ( MACKLEM) I remember Ron in his earlier days when he dated my sister Gail. He was very handsome and physically fit. He used to tease me like brothers do, and I would always take it seriously. I remember the wonderful gifts he would give Gail. I also remember when he was a long shore man. Marie I don’t know if you remember me but I have fond memories of Ron and am so sorry for his suffering .I believe there will be peace and a joy with family and friends that have past before him in heaven. Thanks for teasing and joking with me Ron, it helped give me a sense of humor which I lacked back then. May GOD Bless you and keep you! love, Janice
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Gail Kelly (McQuirter Dear Marie and family, I’m so sorry for your loss of Ron. He was my first teenage love and felt sad when I heard he had past. I know he struggled through life and also feel that now he’s finally at peace and will once again be with your Mom and Dad. With fond memories and just know I’m thinking of you. Hugs from Gail
Marie,
We are so sorry to hear about Ronnie. Over the years we have managed to keep in touch with him on a somewhat irregular basis — He used to visit Barry and in recent years he has shared a number of coffee breaks with my husband and me at the coffee shop in Saanichton (Fresh Cup). While Ron’s road was not without it’s difficult twists and turns, our family has many fond memories of him as a fixture at 967 Ridgeway, — one of the gang! Our thoughts are with you.
Judy Robbins (on behalf of Rita, and children Barry, (Judy) ,Colleen, Donna, Glen, Gayle and Gord.)