Lawson, Ron
LAWSON, Ronald, M., 56, of Summerville Centre, Queens County, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of Amy (Hupman) Lawson of Summerville Centre and the late Murray Lawson.
Ron grew up in Summerville Centre and attended Port Mouton School and Liverpool Regional High School. At an early age, Ron knew his passion was fire fighting and working in the woods. Following his graduation from L.R.H.S., he worked with a survey crew in New Brunswick prior to attending the Maritime Forest Ranger School in New Brunswick where he graduated in 1974. After his graduation, he started work with the Department of Natural Resources in Nova Scotia. In the Spring of ‘75, he formed the Junior Forest Warden Organization. Ron was employed with the Department of Natural Resources for thirty years retiring in 2004 as supervisor for Lunenburg and Queens Counties. In 2006, he was presented with the Neil Wilcox Forest Fire Service Award for outstanding contribution to Forest Fire Management in Nova Scotia.
In his spare time, Ron was a member of the Liverpool Baseball club and treasurer of bingo and a fund raiser for the Danny Seaman field. He was president of the Mersey Athletic Association and was a former minor hockey coach. He served as president for the Hunt’s Point Association as well as a trustee for Port Mouton School and Liverpool Junior High School and played in the band “Sandy Road”. Following his retirement, Ron did property management. He will be fondly remembered as a true family man but equally as much for the saying “Keep off the Grass!”
Surviving besides his mother are his wife Betty Jean (Fox); daughter Kelly (Curtis) Croft of Ottawa, son Ryan (Kass) of Edmonton. Grandchildren Chloe and Wyatt Croft. Sister Laura (Steve) Dobson of Dartmouth. Brothers Raymond (Janelle) of Prince Rupert, BC and Daniel of Port Hope, ON.
He was predeceased by his niece Amy Dobson.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where a funeral service will be held Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.. Reverend Jennifer Garbin officiating. Burial will be at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Liverpool Baseball Club or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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BETTY JEAN,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,I ENJOYED MY VISITS WITH RONNIE ,HE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND.
I am so very sorry to hear about Ron, as is everyone I’ve spoken with today. The community is in shock. I last spoke with him just a few weeks ago, when I was lost… looking for a driveway… and he appeared out of nowhere and set me straight. We chuckled that, after all these years, anyone could get lost in Summerville. That will be my memory of Ron, laughing, as he walked away.
Warm and heartfelt thoughts are with you all.
Yours,
Kathryn Killam
So sorry for your loss. Kaden sure looked for Ronnie in the morning at break time at Tim’s. We will miss him and his smile.
Sorry to hear about Ronnie.Our thoughts are with you.
Raymond and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Ronnie will be missed.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I met Ron a few times while I worked at DNR, and he was always spoken of with very high regard by those that had been fortunate enough to have worked with him. May time and memories ease all of your pain.
Betty Jean and family,
We were sadden to hear of the sudden passing of Ron, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time, keep your memories of Ron close in your hearts.
Rick & I will miss seeing Ron pass by the house giving us a wave.
Take care
Betty Jean I’m so sorry for your loss, I worked with Ron for 9 years as the Radio Operator in Milton DNR. He was a good guy who could always make you laugh and vice a versa. I will miss him but will remember all of the good times and memories that we had.
Our sincerest condolences to the Family.
Betty Jean and family:We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Ronnie was a great guy and well liked by everyone who knew him.Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Dear Betty Jean & Family….we are truly saddened by the sudden passing of Ron. He was a great man and will truly be missed by all who knew him, especially the Department Staff. Thinking of you all at the very sad time.
Peter,Michelle,Janet Colp
and family
Betty Jean and family, We are so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
So sorry for your loss. Ronnie will be fondly remembered by many.
Ryan and Family , Sorry to hear about your loss . He was a good guy at the D.N.R when i meet him
My sincerest condolences to all of Ron’s family and friends. I am so sorry for you loss.
Always,
Hughina
Betty Jean And Family, So Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss. Ronnie Will Be Greatly Missed. Our Prayer,s Are With You All.
Amy, so sorry to read of your lose. Ron was one always to look up to a example of a fine friend and helpful neighbor while I lived in Summerville Centre. To Betty Jean and family sorry for your loss.
Betty Jean and family, So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Ronnie when he coached hockey. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Betty Jean and family. Very sorry to hear of Ron,s sudden passing.Ron will be sadly missed by not just family and his many friends but by the entire community for all his volunteer contributions which will be greatly missed.God Bless your in our prayers.
Betty Jean and Family, we are so sad for your loss and may you find strength in knowing so many people knew and loved Ron for the wonderful person he was and great family man. A kind and caring person has left us but will always be here in Spirit.
God Bless and keep you strong
so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. He was a good man.
I was shocked to hear about Ron’s sudden passing. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Words alone are very little comfort at this very trying time; may the memories and the remembrances shine a little light through this dark tunnel of time. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Very sad to hear of Ron’s passing – - Worked with him for years as you know and held much respect for him !! My family and I send our heartfelt condolences !!!
Betty Jean and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Jean and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care and stay strong.
to the family of Rons,, especially Amy his mom..
my sincere thoughts are with you ….
Jean….
It’s hard to express the sadness of losing such a fine man. My memories of Ron are of he and David playing their guitars in Dave’s bedroom at our house. I loved to hear the two of them sing together, such great harmonies. He was always so easy going and friendly, kind and generous, with a great sense of humor. So proud to be a grandfather. I was very fortunate to know him. My deepest sympathy to you Betty-Jean, Kelly, and Ryan. May you find the strength to get through this and surround yourselves in the wonderful memories of the love you shared with a man so well respected.
Betty Jean and family, words cannot express the sadness that we feel for your family at this time. Ron will be missed by all that knew him. Remember God only takes the best!
Betty Jean and family, sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you all at this time.
I am very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Ron and would like to assure his family of my deepest sympathy. I knew Ron as he came to help with the clearing of my property, he would always do a beautiful job and was very reliable.All my condolences
in that very sad time.
Betty Jean, so very sorry to hear of your loss. You & Ron had a wonderful life together I know you will miss him dearly. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss.I worked with Ronnie for many years through my role as manager of Shubie Radio.He was always a pleasure to deal with.
Take Care and God Bless
Marion
It is with shock and saddness that I send my deepest sympathy to you all…..my thoughts go back to the many get togethers we had that were work related but memorable…….my thoughts are with all of you at this most difficult time;may you find comfort in your many memories………………….Marion
Sorry to hear about Ron. Condolences to the family.
Loran MacLeod,
Amy and all the family:
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Please accept my deepest condolences with respect to Ron’s passing. As you well know, Ron was a personable guy who could make any conversation a delight. I shall miss interacting with him and will remember him fondly.
So very, very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. A wonderful kind, funny, sincere, and generous person. An amazing ‘people’ person, who I will always miss seeing when in Summerville. Our family enjoyed Ron enormously and appreciated all the help he provided to my mum, Fran Moreton.Our thoughts are with you and all your family at this time. Toots
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time!
We were sorry to hear about Ron. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Ann and Sandy are on vacation and will call you when they get back. Let us know if there is anything we can do at this time.
I am beyond saddened by the lost of my best friend Kelly’s Father. Kelly and I lived together for 3 years during University and Ron was a big part of our lives. We enjoyed his visits and I enjoyed teasing him about his Tim Horton Cup Filled Truck! Ron was funny, sarcastic, witty, kind, and loveable. He is going to be missed terribly by all who knew him. Thinking of the entire Family at this time.
Dear Betty Jean & Family
We are saddened by the passing of Ron.
The community at large will be greiving with you.
Ron & Barb Campbell
Sorry For your Loss Ryan Kelly and Betty Jean, He was a great guy who gave me my first chance at my career when i started with the dnr student crew in 1998… He was a great Supervisor and a great person to talk to… He will be missed by many and forgotten by none… My prayers are with you at this difficult time
Aunt Amy and family
I was so deeply shocked at the news from Mom about Ron’s sudden passing. I have so many fond childhood memories of time spent with my cousin Ron as we played Forest Ranger games behind your home and understood why he later took this on as his chosen profession, achieving great success and recognition. It was wonderful to reconnect in our retirement years as we often saw him at Tim’s when visiting the South Shore.
To you,your family and Betty Jean and Ron’s children and grandchildren, I extend sincere condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss of a person who is so dear to all of you.Ron can never be replaced in this community, he has touched the hearts of all of us. Please except our condolences.
I’m so deeply sorry to hear about Ron’s passing, My heart goes out to Kelly and Ryan,and Betty..He will be missed in the comunity…
Betty Jean , Amy and all the family,
My condolences to you all. Ron’s passing was way too early .
I’ll miss seeing the truck go by the house with a wave from Ron or coming up the driveway. He always had an encouraging comment on my shearing and pruning abilities. He was more than a neighbour, he was a family friend. Ron will be sadly missed by all.
Barb
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Although I don’t think I saw or talked to Ron since high school… thinking of him now with good memories… my condolences to his family… to Laura, Raymond…. far too soon, far too soon.