Passed away peacefully at Greater Niagara General in Niagara Falls on April 15th, 2019 at the age of 86, his family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Elaine (2000). Sadly missed by his children; Linda Whitney and Shane (Connie) Whitney. Beloved grandpa to Tara Whitney and great-grandpa to Ian Brown and Brody Mills. Also survived by his sister-in-law Joyce Kjellstrom and his beloved dog Teena. Ron retired from the Niagara Parks Commission and in his retirement he loved to fish and watch horse racing. He was a long-time member of the Legion.
In keeping with Ron's wishes cremation has taken place with a private Celebration of Life.