Ronald Orton

After the end of WWII Ron enlisted with the RAF and was posted to Germany where he was proud to have been involved in the Berlin Airlift.

Ron and his wife Lynne, emigrated to Canada in the 1950s, settling in Hamilton, Ontario, where he was employed for many years at the Stelco steel mill. I was here that Ron became a ardent life-long supporter of the Hamilton Tiger Cats. Following his retirement, Ron and Lynne purchased a home on Hwy 621 and relocated to Northwestern Ontario, where they spent many enjoyable years.

In addition to his passion for Canadian football, baseball and hockey, Ron had a great interest in classic movies, the music of the 40s and 50s, and history.

He was an avid reader, particularly of crime novels, and he possessed a tremendous knowledge of trivia.

Since his boyhood days in England, Ron has had a love of fishing and he eagerly anticipated the start of fishing season each spring. He continued to fish right up until his illness this past summer.

After Lynne's passing Ron moved to his apartment in Heritage Place. He will be missed by his many friends in Rainy River and across the district as well as by his extended family in England.

Cremation has taken place, and in keeping with Ron's wishes, no memorial service will be held.

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