Peacefully at his home in Bracebridge, surrounded by his loving family, Ron passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005 after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma. Cherished husband and best friend of Lorraine (nee Tyleman). Loving father and father-in-law of Daniel and Deborah, Michael and Davina, and Scott and Connie. He will be sadly missed by his precious grandchildren Jordan, Patrick, David, Catharine, Alexander, Kyle, Courtney, Brandyn, Alanah as well as his constant canine companion Luger. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Eileen and his sister Shirley Johnson. Survived by a sister Doreen. Loving son-in-law of Francis and the late Reginald Tyleman. Dear brother-in-law of Reginald and Maureen Tyleman, and Frank and the late Gail Tyleman. Ron is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Ron was a proud member of the Hamilton Fire Department, with over 34 years of service. He was a dedicated association representative serving as the President of the Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association as well the Executive Vice-President of the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Associations.

 Ron was a member of numerous community service groups including the Hamilton Mountain Kiwanis Club, the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade Committee, the Lions club of Bracebridge and the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Correctional Services of Canada. Ron was a past member of the Ontario Board of Parole and the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority. Ron was a member of the former Hamilton Press Club, the Hamilton Police Association Social Club, the Macassa Bay Yacht Club, the Golden Horseshoe Outdoor club and the Bracebridge Royal Canadian Legion. Ron was a resident of Bracebridge for the last five years and was a long time resident of Hamilton.