Passed away peacefully on April 15, 2014 at the Guelph General Hospital in his 85th year. Loving husband of Shirley for 59 years. Cherished father to Peter Corbett (Maria) of Lexington, Massachusetts, and Susan Corbett-Heubner (Mark) of Thornhill, Ontario. Wonderful grandfather to Alexander and Anna. Brother-in-law to Lou Fera (Shirley) and the late Doreen Wood (Calvin). Predeceased by his parents Frank and Evelyn Corbett and his siblings Marian Glassford (Don) and John Corbett (Shirley). He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews as well. A lifelong educator, Ron began teaching at the age of 18 in a one room schoolhouse in Mount Carmal, Ontario. Ron then spent 17 years as a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools in Sault Ste. Marie. He enjoyed another 17 years as superintendent in the Wellington County system prior to his retirement in 1987. Ron will be remembered as a committed and gifted educator with a devotion to children with special needs. He had a warm and ready smile for everybody he encountered. He made a mark on all he met throughout his life and will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph for visitation on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held in the Hart Chapel on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 2 pm with a private family burial held at a later date. If so desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the funeral home (519-821-5077) or condolences may be left online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.
A funeral service will be held in the Hart Chapel on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
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