NELSON, Ronald Manley
Passed peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf in Barrie at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Patricia Nelson (nee Harpell). Cherished brother of Wayne (Nancy) Nelson. Loving uncle of Lorie (David) Allin, Lynn (Harley) Wright, Bryan (Pam) Pitman, Joanne (Bob) Haluska, Jack (Pam) Cairns, Shelley Lillie, Susan and Bruce Harpell. Ron will be fondly missed by his sister-in-law Marie Cairns and several great and great, great nieces, nephews and cousins. Pre-deceased by his parents, James Manley and Helen (van Horn) Nelson, sister-in-law Audrey (Bob) Pitman and brother-in-law Roy Harpell. Ron was born is Cochrane, Ontario. Following naval service, he was employed at Ontario Northland Railway and Canadian National Railway. Ron enjoyed travelling and spending winters in Florida.
In keeping with Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place at Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf in Barrie, 1 Royal Parkside Drive, on Saturday, April 22, 2017 with service beginning at 2 p.m. followed by a gathering of friends and family until 4 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Messages of condolence can be left at www.peacefultransition.ca
Tina. K porter
Posted on: Thursday, March 23, 2017I will miss you uncle Ron! MY thoughts and prayers are with you auntie pat! GOd bless
Norm and Betty Porter
Posted on: Thursday, March 23, 2017Norm and I were very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He is in a much better place now, at peace and at rest.
Pat, we all know you did everything humanly possible to look after Ron, always, and in spite of his gruff manner sometimes, he knew it too.
Sorry we weren’t in Canada to be there for you but we will be there to help you celebrate his life. Love you. Betty and Norm
June Duncan
Posted on: Wednesday, March 29, 2017My heart and prayers go out to you Pat. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that Ron is safely in God’s hands now and I pray God will fill and surround you with strength, comfort, and lots of love. I’m only a phone call away okay? See you on the 22nd. Much love, June xox
Lynn Wright
Posted on: Friday, April 14, 2017Hi Auntie. So sorry I can’t be there to help you, just too far away. Please know my heart is with you, even if the body is so far away!! Love you forever.
Brian Van Horn
Posted on: Wednesday, April 19, 2017Pat:
I’m sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Wayne called me to let us know and I passed the sad news on to my sister Cheryl. I remember Ron with great fondness for his gear smile, laugh and sense of humour. As well, he kept me enthralled for many years with his greatest card trick. I was sure happy when he finally taught it to me in my university years. I know my Dad considered Ron and Wayne closer to brothers than nephews as he lived at their house for some years early on.
Condolences on your loss.
Cheryl Van Horn
Posted on: Friday, April 21, 2017Pat: So sad to hear of Ron’s passing. I remember him staying at the house when he worked at Steinbergs in his youth in Cooksville and hiding candy under his pillow. We were always trying to get the candy when he was sleeping. I know I was always trying to race him in his 68 Camaro with my Dads 68 Mustang. I think he won. As my Brother said my Dad always felt as if Ron and Wayne were more like brothers than nephews. I remember good times we all had at get togethers up north and other special occasions. Perhaps he is now with his Uncle at their favorite hunting camp.
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to You