After a brave struggle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare form of Parkinsonism) Ronald Richard Breton 77, of Winslow, was called to eternal rest on the morning of February 2, 2023 leaving on his terms; similar to the way he lived his life. He was born in Waterville on February 11, 1945, to Cyrille and Alice (Legassey) Breton (previously deceased.) He is also previously deceased by his sister Dorothy (Bilodeau) Rancourt, and her daughter (Ron’s niece) Diane Bilodeau.
Ron graduated from Waterville High School in 1963 (cum laude) and in 1968 he graduated from Thomas College (cum laude) with a business degree. First employed by Central Maine Power/Maine Yankee from 1968-1970, he then transitioned to a 30 year career with the Internal Revenue Service from 1970-2000. It was at the IRS that he developed many lifelong friendships, and established the content for what was to become many stories and anecdotes for which he would entertain us for many years.
He was an active member of his community, most notably with the Knights of Columbus as a 3rd degree council #7300 in Winslow, 4th Degree Assembly #341 in Waterville. He held the positions of past Grand Knight and past Faithful Navigator. He also served as the past Director of KESO Federal Credit Union, past President of Thomas College Alumni Association, and past member of Winslow JC’s, Lion’s Club and the Waterville Elks.
Ron also served as the past Commodore for the Rockland Yacht Club, where many years of joy and family memories were created from Rockland Harbor and sailing the family boat, Scoundrel. Sailing was one of his passions where he spent many summers enjoying family adventures and creating life long friendships. In the off season, his other passion was hunting; where he enjoyed the silence of nature and the bonding time with his buddies. Any spare time was filled with outdoor hobbies including ATVing, fishing, gardening or his other joy of cribbage.
Of all of his greatest achievements, Ron will be remembered as a strong, honorable and hilarious father who always was there at sporting events or to help his kids learn life skills. His greatest gift to this world was his laughter, the sense of humor he passed on to others, and his ability to light up a room with stories and puns. Always one to have the last laugh, Ron was a social man who was respected for his leadership skills and his ability to make friends in any circle.
He was blessed to marry two of his best friends in life, and leaves a legacy of being an amazing husband. He was previously deceased (2002) by his first wife, Doris M. (St. Peter) Breton, and is survived by his wife Charlene (Rancourt) Breton. He is also survived by his son, Eric Breton and his wife Ashley of Wyoming, and their kids Kail, Elyssa (called to heaven when she was just 10 days old) Ethan, and Matthew. He will also be missed dearly by his daughter Kristen Breton of Rhode Island, and her daughters Emmalyn and Grace. Also of note are Katie and Krystle Breton, and his nieces Donna Moriarty (God Daughter), Leta Bilodeau, Linda LaBrie, and so many close friends he would consider family (we wish we could list them all.)
The family invites anyone who wishes to remember and share in the memories of Ron, to join us for a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Waterville, Maine. A spring burial will be announced at a later date. Please visit www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to leave messages of condolences to Ron’s family.
Donations to help support and advance a better understanding of PSP in his honor, may be made in lieu of flowers to CurePSP 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001 OR online at psp.org/iwanttohelp/ways-2-give/
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