Born in Budapest in 1928, Dr. Rona fled Hungary during the 1956 communist revolution, and was welcomed in Halifax with her physician husband and two small children. They settled in Montreal.
Dr. Agnes Rona trained in pathology at McGill University and practiced medicine at St. Mary’s, Royal Victoria, and Lakeshore General Hospitals. She raised two children with the help of their grandmothers.
Predeceased by her husband Dr. George Rona, and by subsequent long term companion M. Michel Bourda, Dr. Rona leaves behind two children : Dr. Gabe Rona, FL (Rhonda), and Dr. Zoltan Rona , ONT; three grandsons: Matthew, Darcy, Kolby, ONT ; one granddaughter:Erin, FL; one great grandson: Hudson, ONT; one goddaughter : Dr. Alexandra Wolanskyj-Spinner, MN (Robert), and an embarrassment of wonderful friends. We will all miss her terribly. She was the great Matriarch.
There will be no formal service per her wishes. Please think of her in quiet reflection. Her ashes will rest at the Mount Royal Cemetery.
