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 & Family….my deepest sympathies. I worked with Ronnie at L & F back in the early 80′s and I have many fond memories of his wonderful sense of humour. He will be missed by all who knew him. May your many wonderful memories help you overcome your sorrow and fill your heart with smiles and love.
Betty Jean ,we were shocked to hear about Ron,he was a great guy .Our thoughts are with you .
Betty Jean and Family
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ron’s passing , I shared over 25 years of my career with Natural Resources serving with Ron. He was highly respected as a co- worker , Supervisor and person . My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincere condolences.
Loman Ayer
We are in shock…we were just talking to Ron earlier in the week. This is a great loss to so many in Queens. Our sincerest condolences to Ron’s family and his many friends
Extremely sad to have heard the news about Ron. . I worked with Ron over the years at Natural Resources during which we hatched many plans on things to do and changes to make, not sure we did any of them but had fun anyways. Always found Ron to have the time for a heart to heart talk or a laugh, depending upon what was needed.
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Amy, Betty Jean , Laura and family – we were so very sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. He and I were in high school together and while I knew Laura better, I have very fond memories of him from those days. From the many messages written here, he was obviously well loved and respected. We hope that the memories of Ron that you share with your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.
Sandi and Steve Corbin
Amy, Betty Jean and Family:
We’re so sorry and deeply saddened to hear of Ronnie’s passing.
We’ll forever miss him as a wonderful relative and family man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Betty and Aunt Amy
we are so saddened by Rons passing our heart goes out to you and your kids
Rick Kim, TaMieka and Kodie
Betty Jean and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Ron was one of a kind. I loved to torment him and Robert on Thursday nights (bingo night). I will miss his stories about the kids, his younger years and how he is the man. I will really miss his visits at my work just to remind me of what day it is. His shoes are going to be very hard to fill. Take Care
Also let Amy know she is being thought of as well.
Dear Amy, Betty Jean and family:
My sincere sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. May you cherrish the wonderful memories that you all shared and keep them in your hearts forever. Ronnie was a wonderful man that I had the honor to know and who, with his life, showed generousity, kindness and most of all… his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by the community with his volunteer work and plain ol’ lending-a-hand to anyone even if he didn’t know them. He was that kind of person that if he could help….he’d be there.
God Bless you and may the Lord give you strength through this time of need.
Sincerly saddened,
Mike Ozon
Dear Amy and Family;Betty Jean and Family; You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere condolences. Dorothy Shankel
Dear Betty and children
Dave and our family are very sorry to hear of Ron’s death. He was a very special member of our community. We know you will have many wonderful memories to recall as time passes that will, with time, soften the empty spot in your hearts. Warm thoughts are with you.
Amy,Betty Jean and Family,Our thought’s and prayers go out to you all .
My sincerest condolences go out to the entire Lawson family.
Ronnie was a great man, great friend and co worker. I worked for Ronnie for many years at DNR and over those years I had many laughs and good times with Ronnie. He will be missed deeply by me and many others.
My family and I send our condolences.
Dear Betty Jean & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. We send our sincere condolences to you & your extended family.
I truly enjoyed working with him at Dept. of Natural Resources, and had a few laughs with him just on Wednesday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Craig & Vicki Frail
Betty Jean and Family
So sorry to hear of Ron’s sudden passing. We could always depend on him to be there when we needed him..opening and closing the cottage and to say welcome shortly after we arrived. He will be deeply missed. Our condolences to you and the children.
Thinking of you.
What a shock it was when I learned of Ron’s sudden and far too soon passing. He gave so much in so many ways to his family, friends, work and to his community, and Ron still had so much to give.
“Only the good die young” and that couldn’t be truer in Ron’s instance.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Betty-Jean and family at this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort in your friends, and in each other.
Janice
to betty jean and family . so saddened to hear about ron . just got to know the two of you 2 yrs .ago when our daughters were in the hospital having babies at the same time . we spent a few hrs . in the waiting room patiently waiting to hear the news . so from then on we always had the grandchildren talk when i saw him at tims . he was a great guy ,and will be missed by all especially his family . my thoughts are with his mom at this very sad time . sincere sympathy to you all . sincerely brenda lawrence .
We are so deeply sorry for your loss.Ron will be fondly remembered by all who knew him for having time to stop and chat and give a friendly smile .May your memories help you at this sad time.
Ron was a highschool classmate of mine. I am so sorry to hear of your loss..My thoughts are with all of the family at this sad time.
Bonnie
dear betty jean and family i am so sorry to hear of your dear husband.my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.if there is anything i can do dont hesitate to call me.
Betty Jean, Amy and the Lawson family. We were very saddened to hear of the very sudden passing of Ron. Words cannot say enough to you in this time of your sorrow. Please receive our sincere sympathy and may God Bless you all.
sorry to hear about ron’s passing my heart goes out to the whole family. i knew ron through D.N.R and used to talk to him every thursday night. He was a grat man and always made you laugh. God bless you at this very diffuclt time.
Gary Thorburne
Amy, Laura, Ray, Danny, & family:
We are very saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. Our sincere and heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this time. Take care.
Betty Jean, Amy, and all the Family.
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of one so dear to you.
Remember him through your Memories and he will be in your hearts always.
My heart goes out to you at this time of loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Family:
Our deepest sympathy to Betty Jean and Children, to Amy his mother and his brothers and sister. Hold on to the memories.
Valerie and Donald
I am so sorry for your loss- Ron was a great guy- I remember he was always trying to keep Danny on the straight and narrow back in high school- it used to make Dan nuts! Eventually, I’m sure he realized it was because Ron loved him, but at the time… We laugh now- age makes the memories sweeter and funnier! Ron was a truly “nice” man- and there are only a few of those left- he will be sorely missed!
Debbie (Verge) Godfrey
So very sorry for your loss …. Ron will always be remebered for his great sense of humor, ability to converse with anyone regardless of age or gender and always having time to enjoy a cup of tea. He touched the hearts of many and will be missed.
I think back on my years in Summerville very fondly, and he was a big part of them. I will never forget him and Steve strumming their guitars and singing “I’ll fly away”.
Sorry to hear of your loss betty jean it was a total surprise when Ronnie called and told me.
Dear Betty Jean and family:
I was grieved to hear of Ronnie’s passing – too soon. His cheerful smile and helpfulness will be missed in our community.
Anna Ruth, Mum Ruth, & Howard
hi betty jean, so sorry to hear about ronnie, we all go back a long way. last time i talked to him we had a nice chat. he was so proud of his g. children. you take care, talk to you soon.
sharon and richard
Thinking of you and your family ,Kelly. Our hearts go out to you at this sad passage in your lives. May the thoughts and prayers from all of your family and friends help ease this sorrowful burden. Aunt Nina and Uncle George
Betty Jean and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss,my prayers are with you and the family.
To Betty Jean, Kelly Ryan and family,Thinking of all of you during this difficult time, I will keep you in my thoughts,
I am saddened to learn of Ron’s passing. I worked with Ron for many years at the Department of Natural Resources. He was always full of fun, and nearly always put an different witty spin on things. In spite of having a very busy schedule, he always made time for anyone that needed his input. He was a wonderful person and will be much missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane
I am so sorry for your loss aunt amy, raymond danny and laura, Betty jean ryan and kelly. He was little older than me but remember when he was building his house and we helped, we were just teenagers then climbed in and out of that place . He always made sure he vististed grandma and grandpa every day . He used to take us up the back pasture and show us so many things must have been his ranger training He will be missed….. wish I could be there but you are in my thoughts and prayers. love to all Pat and family
Betty Jean, Ryan and Kelly. Valerie and I are so very saddened to hear of your sudden loss. I know at this time with Rons passing, it is so hard to find words comforting. Ronnie was a very dedicated worker with DNR and I can say it was my pleasure working with him at the Milton office. I can remember well the confident feeling I had knowing no matter what the task Ron was assigned to complete it would be done with compentence. He spoke often about family indicating his dedication and love for you all.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Jean, Amy and family – I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Ron has helped me and my family so much over the years. From coordinating rental details to dealing with the weasel in my house last year, he was always willing to help with any request I had and I could rely on him for anything. He was a kind, generous man and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty Jean, Kelly, Ryan, Amy and all of the rest of the family – sending our deepest condolences and thoughts for all of you at this sad time. Ron was such a great guy – and Jim, in particular, has so many memories of rinks all over Nova Scotia – many happy hockey games with the boys – ages 5 to 16! He will be sadly missed.
Betty Jean & family. Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Betty Jean and Family:
My very sincere condolences with the passing of Ron. He was a great friend and a wonderful person. I worked with Ron for many years and enjoyed his great wit and sense of humour, Always he had a good word about others and was so positive. It was great to see Ron at our DNR functions and to see how much he was enjoying retirement. We will miss Ron and he will live on in our memories.
Dear Lawson family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Ron was our property manager at our house in Central Port Mouton and we considered him a friend. When he came by to see us in the summer months a grin would always cross my face because I never knew what he would say during that visit that would make me laugh. He was a kind man, was always there for us, and had a tremendous sense of humour. We will miss him.
Betty Jean and Amy, our thoughts are with you. Millard and Shirley
Betty Jean and Family
We were very shocked to hear of Ron’s passing. Went to school with him. Got to know Ron better in the last few years because of his Business of looking after properties. If there is anything we can do to help in anyway please don’t hesitate to phone.
Vivian and David Huskins
Dear Amy and rest of Ron’s family…I can’t begin to tell you how saddened I was to hear of Ronnie’s passing. I pray God will hold you in arms of love during this time. Thinking of you all.
Betty Jean and family….I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
I worked with Ron for two years at the Milton depot as a radio operator. He was a willing teacher and guide. It is a shock to me that Ron has passed and I can only express my deep condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Amy: I was so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Please extend my heartfelt thoughts to the family. Elva Marie