Ron is survived by his wife, Emily McGovern (née: Canton); his children, Gloria; Dianne; Ronald; Justin and his wife, Carissa; Juli-Anna, her husband, Allen, and the family furbaby, Tux.
Ron was born in Barrie, Ontario on December 25th, 1950 to Delbert and Anna McGovern, as the fourth of their twelve children. On July 1st, 1983, he married Emily, the love of his life, whom he asked to marry everyday for a year.
Ron was a devoted father and crib player. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, usually over a pot of coffee or a glass of rye and ginger ale. He battled Huntington's for almost twenty years before his unfortunate passing.
He’ll be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawn-burnaby.com for the McGovern family.