Henderson – Ronald Douglas, 73, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
Born in Liverpool, Ronald was a son of the late George W. and Mabel (Frellick) Henderson.
Ronald worked for Maritime Tel and Tel, then Aliant for 38 years up to his retirement in 2005. Ronald loved the outdoors and grew his own Christmas trees and cut his own firewood. Ronald enjoyed variety shows and dancing, and will be missed by all the gang at McDonalds for coffee nights.
He is survived by his wife Bonita “Bonnie” (Zwicker); his daughter Heidi (Jeff) Hawkins of Pennfield, N.B.; and his son Jason.
He was predeceased by his sisters Phyllis Smith and Mary Mouzar.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Ronald’s request, there will be no service. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Libby
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear about Ron. Thinking of you.
Manson and Nancy White
We are so sorry to hear about Ronnie passing. Did not know he was I’ll until recently. Our love and Prayers are with you Bonnie and family.
Clyde and David Whynot
Dear Bonnie i am sorry to hear of Ron,s passing i did n,t know he was ill until recently our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time R I P Ron
Shelley Boens
Bonnie, Heidi and Jason so sorry to hear of Ronnies passing always seen you guys at Mickee Dees keep the memories alive and him close to your heart. Never an easy thing to go through. Take care guys and your all in my thoughts.
Jan and Garnett Winchester
So sorry, Bonnie…..my heart is with you..Jan
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
Sincere Condolences to Bonnie & Family on Ronnies passing. We did not know he was ill. So Sorry, Linda & Curtis
Willis & Corina
Bonnie & Family…I am so sorry to hear the passing of Ronald…keep his memories close to the heart and they will bring you comfort in the days a head…GOD BLESS
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Bonnie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Bonnie we will be here if you want to visit. Take care.
Darlene Connolly
Bonnie and family – I was quite shocked to hear that Ronnie had passed away. I did know that
his health had deteriorated just recently. Bonnie, just know that we carry you in our hearts and
prayers. Will certainly miss him. RIP my dear friend.
Dianne (Wolfe) Wamboldt
Bonnie & family
I an saddened & shocked to hear of Ron’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Take care.
marilyn whynot
TO BONNIE AND FAMILY SO SHOCKED TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. REMEMBER ALL THE SPECIAL TIMES SPENT TOGETHER .RIP RON
Marie Wambolt
Bonnie,Heidi and Jason
I was shocked and saddened when I received your call about Ronnie. I knew Ronnie for fifty plus years.,he was usher at my wedding..He was quite and at times funny but always up for a good conversation. I know what you are going through at this time .If I can do anything for you or if you just want to talk I’m only a call away. Share all your wonderful memories of Ronnie with family and friends it will help get you through the difficult times. .
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Rest In Peace my friend..
Myrna Crouse
Bonnie I can’t believe that Ronnie is gone. Such a shock to see it on Chandler’s website. Was he sick very long? He sure was a great guy and will make a difference in your life but we have no control over illness or death. When you get chance please e-mail me to let me know just what happened. In the meantime my thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and the family.
Michelle Colp
I’m so shocked and saddened to hear this news…Ron was such a kind man and I enjoyed my many conversations with him…my thoughts are with you and your family xo
Doris Lohnes Schnare
Bonnie and family, I am shocked and saddened to read of Ronnies’ passing — didn’t know he was ill. My love and prayers are with you. Thinking of you, Love Doris
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Dear Bonnie and Family:
So sorry to read of Ronnie’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Anna-Stell and Jordan
George and Carolyn Parnell
Sending our sincere condolences to the family.
Laura whynot
I’m speechless at seeing this obituary. I always enjoyed his visits at McDonald’s. My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you Bonnie and family.
Sharon Thorbourne
We are so sad to hear about Ronald passing. Cherish your memories
Todd J Hannam
BONNIE
SENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY
SINCERELY
TODD J HANNAM
John & Peggy Whynot
Dear Bonnie & Family:
We are so saddened to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy at this very sad & difficult time.
Charlotte and Bob Kelley
Bonnie, Jason and Heidi. I’m so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing, May he be at peace. Please accept our sympathy and prayers. Hugs to all.
Cathie & Kevin Wentzell
We are so sorry to learn about Ron. Gone from this earth, but never from your hearts.
Franci & Peggy Payzant
Dear Bonnie, Francis And I Are Shocked At The Passing Of Our Dear Friend (Ronnie). Ronnie Was A Quiet Man But A Very Likeable One.We Have Missed You & Ronnie At Mc Donald’s And Will Continue To Miss Ronnie. Hopefully We Will See You Come Back To Join Us Once Again. Ronnie Loved You Dearly As We Always Said That When You Seen One You Seen The Other Together. Hold On & Cherish The Precious Memories You Have Of A Husband & Father, Hold Them Close To Your Heart, These Memories Will Get You Through Some Very Difficult Times Ahead. God Has Certainly Received A Very Special Angel. May God Bless You All At This Most Difficult Time, And Please Know That We Are Not Far Away If You Need Help With Anything.
Love:::
Francis & Peggy Payzant.
Warren and Karen Wagner
Bonnie we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Nancy Whynot
Bonnie, My heart goes out to you. I can not imagine your heartache. You are in my prayers and condolences.
Sending you much love.
Faye Levy
Dear Bonnie and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Ronnie’s passing. I spoke with him different times while I was volunteering at the hospital. He always had a smile. Hold on to all your wonderful memories, they will help you through this sad time.
Faye
Brenda and Ira Huskins.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ronnie, please accept our deepest condolences.we were shocked to hear of his passing.
Brenda & Donnie (Bucky) Vaughn
Bonnie & family..we are so very sorry for your loss..Ron was an amazing man who always had a smile & a kind word.. Please know we share your sorrow & you are in our prayers !!! God Bless !!
Clark and Sandra Hebb
Bonnie and Family , so sorry for your loss . It came as a shock when we heard the tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Bonnie & family we send our condolences in the passing of a very fine man and one we were pleased to call friend. Bonnie we hope to see you back with the gang at MacDonalds when you feel like coming to join us. We will sure miss Ronnie but know he is at peace now. Your memories will help at this time. God bless you all.
Danielle Slauenwhite
I am so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s
Passing . He will be deeply missed. Big hugs to you Bonnie.
becky fudge(veinot) and family
bonnie and family. so sorry to hear of ronnies passing. god has gained another angel. take care and god bless.
Philip& Holly Smith
Dear Bonnie, Jason, Heidi and all the family;
Philip and I are so very sorry to read this sad news. We, like many others, were unaware that Ronald was ill. He was a good man and his passing is such a loss to you all and to the community as well.
May all the memories you shared together, now sustain you as you say goodbye.
We will be thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
Holly and Philip
DorisFrank
Sincere condolences Bonnie and family.David thought a lot of Ronnie during their time working at MTT
Lynn Lavender
Dear Bonnie, So sorry to hear about Ron…thinking of you in the days ahead… take care
Charlene & Carl Veinot
Bonnie, Heidi & Jason :
We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Keep all
Your memories close to your heart and hopefully that will help with the
healing process. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most
difficult time. Take Care !!
Sheila & Jerry Feakes
Dear Bonnie and family
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Over the years I never met the both of you that you were not smiling and I did not get hugs. I and so many others will miss seeing Ronnie but hope to see you. Life brings great change and with family and friends you can share your memories. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Marie Lamrock
Dear Bonnie and Family: I was so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. I know the struggle you are going through but the great memories you two shared together will be forever with you and help to make this time a little easier. If you need a shoulder to lean on, I would be more than pleased to provide it.
Barb Fralic
Bonnie
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Barb Kempton Fralic
Peggyand Richard Hatt
Dear Bonnie …Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one .What a shock to be reading that Ronnie had passed away .We are keeping you and your family in our prayers
Sincerely Peggy Hatt and family
Donna and David Dicks
Bonnie, Jason and Heidi, So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Take care.
Dick&Carolyn Henneberry
Dear Bonnie &Family
Carolyn and I can’t express how we feel .We are so sorry for your loss of Ron.we were shocked to hear of his death..❤️❤️❤️
Leon & Norma Robertson
Bonnie we are so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Our deepest condolence to your family.
Valerie Dagley
Bonnie and family hard to believe Ronnie has passed,take care.Condolences to you and your family.
Linda Wentzell
Dear Bonnie & Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. He was such a kind and sincere man.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Linda & Raymond Wentzell
Jeff & Debbie Beck
Sorry to hear about Ron. Didn’t know he was ill. I had lots of chats with Ron during our years at MT&T/Aliant. He was always a smiling face to greet.
Paula & Al Doucet
Dear Bonnie & Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sincere sympathy
Paula & Al
George and Janet Fletcher
Bonnie and family: It sure was hard reading about Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Walter And Sherri Miller
Bonnie and family:
We were so sorry to have read this.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Ron will certainly be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.Condolences to you all.
Bill and Anna Cox
Bonnie and family
We are so sorry to read of Ronnies’ passing, we extend our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time.
Robert & Sally Fader
Dear Bonnie & family:
Very shocked and sad to see this. Didn’t know Ronnie had been ill. Please accept our deepest condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
Ruby and Loraine hatt
So sorry about the passing of Ron he will be so miss, hugs Bonnie.
Susan Dean
Bonnie and Family; Sorry to hear of Rons passing. Thinking of you. Susan Dean
Anna and Carla
Bonnie and Family…
It is with broken hearts and tears in our eyes that we write this condolence.We sure are going to miss Ronnie…his quiet nature and that impish grin he had whenever he saw us.The dances will not be the same,he was like the energizer bunny never wanting to sit down.Please know that you are in our thoughts and we are only a phone call away.Do not hesitate if you need anything.
Love and Hugs…Anna and Carla
Bev and Chris Amirault
Bonnie , Jason and Heidi, so shocked to hear of Ron’s passing , thinking of you all at this difficult time . Have many fond memories of Ron when he was a client of mine .
Michael Croft
Bonnie and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Ronnie’s passing.
So sorry for your loss.
Mike and Maurita
Judi & Ken
Bonnie and family
Our sincere condolences. We were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony and Kathleen
Dear Bonnie, Heidi and Jason, so very sorry for you loss. Ronnie was an awesome guy. Take care, Tony and Kathleen
Gloria Diana Vaughn- Croft
Bonnie and family; My deepest condolences at this time. Ron was always smiling. Treasure your memories. Praying for you all.
Sharon Ellis
Bonnie and Family
So sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. So many memories. He will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon and Keith
Cathy Wentzell
Bonnie & Family,
We are saddened to learn of Ron’s passing.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Cathy & Rollie Wentzell
Gale and Art Deveau
Bonnie and Family, Art and I were very sorry to read of Ronnie’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences.
Gale and Art Deveau
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Bonnie: Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Cookie Trainor
Bonnie, so sorry to hear about Ronnie. He reminds me of his father George who deleivered milk to us every day growing up. Ron always asked me how Fred (my kid brother) was doing and where was he living as they went to school together. My condolences to you and the family. Remember the good times and it will help you get through the bad times.
Cookie Trainor
Wayne Ingram
So sorry to learn of Ronnie’s passing. We will certainly miss him, especially at the dances. Thinking of you Bonnie and your family. Sincere condolences.
Wayne and Patti
Nancy Anthony
Dear Bonnie and family: We are so sorry for your loss, It was a surprise to see that Ronnie had passed. He will be greatly missed in all ways. We are praying for you. Nancy and Raymond
Tish Fisher
Oh Bonnie , I’m so sorry to hear about your bad news . Thinking of you at this sad time , Sincerely, Tish .
Rose Mooers
To Bonnie and family I’m so sorry to here of Ronnie’s passing.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I grew up as a kid with Ronnie.
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Valerie Conrad
Bonnie & family – I am so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Bonnie & Family – So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Shirley Melanson (HAP
Bonnie,Heidi and Jason,I am very shocked to read of Ronnie’s passing You had many good times but we’re never quite ready for the bad times.Remember the good times.Life will go on but it will take a different path without your husband and father.Take good care of yourselves to have the strength to carry on.
Marion Davis
Bonnie and family we are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing, thinking of you during this difficult time.
Gary and Marion
Carolyn & Leo Henderson
Oh my! So sorry to hear of Ronald’s passing …We didn’t know he was ill.. We’ll all ways miss him at the dances.
If we can help you in anyway please let us know.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
We were saddened to learn of Ronnie’s passing. He was such a kind and gentle man. Our condolences to you Bonnie, Jason and Heidi. Hold on to your great memories, they will help you at this very difficult time. God Bless.
Shirley and Paul Shot
Bonnie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Fred, Connie and Jo-Ann
Bonnie and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how shocked and saddened we were to hear of Ron’s passing. He always had a smile for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you at this difficult time.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
I am shocked to hear of Ronnie’s passing. My sincere condolences. Bless you all.
Barbara Burns
Bonnie and Family,
I am in complete shock seeing this. I didn’t know that Ron was sick. My heart aches for you and your family at this sad time. Thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathy. Huge hugs to you for strength in the days ahead…I am so sorry for your loss.
Donna Lee Butler
My sincere condolences to Ronald’s family.
Sharon Verge
Bonnie and Family, Ron and I are so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.
Sincere sympathy to you and your Family.
Ronald & Sharon.
Faye Levy
Bonnie & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Each time I would stop in to see him he always had a smile and would chat about different things. He was such a kind and gentle soul. Hold on to all your precious memories as they will help you to get through. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Faye and Norman
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
Bonnie & family
We were so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Leon Goulden
I worked for MT&T/Aliant starting in 1980 and although based in Shelburne, my job took me to Liverpool lots of times. So I worked with Ronnie many years and found him always very helpful and skillful at what he did. More than that though was that kind and gentle way about him that made it a pleasure to work with. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Diane & Aubrey Coombs
Bonnie and family,
Very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing, sending our sincere sympathy.
Diane and Aubrey Coombs
Susan M MacLeod
Dear Bonnie
I am so very sorry that Ron has passed away. I was shocked to see the obituary. He was so pleasant and a lot of fun. I would see you and Ron at many functions and you always supported local events as well. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Faye Barkhouse
Bonny and Family: So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your memories and lean on family and friends.
Allan and Lillian Foley
Sorry that Ron passed away so young. I went to high school with him and also spent a lot of time at MTT
Working with him and Howard. Please accept our condolences and if there is a heaven, his deeds and the way he spent his life and treated others will earn him a good place there.
Doug and Pat Lohnes
Bonnie and Family:
So sorry to learn of Ronnie’s passing . A gentleman always with a smile.please our condolences.
Kim Masland, MLA
Dear Bonnie and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort at this very difficult time.
Take care of each other.
Kim Masland, MLA
Verna and David Wagner
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Donnie and Beatie Roy
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. we are thinking of you.Hugs to all the family.
Stewart & Muriel Sperry
Dear Bonnie & Family:
We are so very sorry to read of Ron’s passing. Can’t believe it is true as he looked so healthy the last dance you attended. We will miss him at the dances.
We hope the many wonderful memories of all the great times shared with family and friends help ease the sadness today.
We are thinking of you and take care.
Stewart & Muriel Sperry
Cooke Aquaculture
Management and Staff of Cooke Aquaculture would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Alyssa Oickle
Bonnie,
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. You two were always the best part of my shift while working at Mc Donalds..i will miss him dearly. Thinking of you Bonnie xoxoxo
elsa
Bonnie and family,
So sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. May the memories of all the happy times you shared help you get through this difficult times. Thinking of you.
Elsa and John
Debbie
Bonnie, our thoughts an prayers are with you an the family at this difficult time . It is never easy losing a loved one Hold onto all the wonderful memories you made over the years
Debbie & Allen
Sally Slauenwhite
Bonnie: our prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of Ronnie. We will miss him at the suppers and other events that the two of you attended. Keep the good memories close to your heart and lean on your children and friends.
Sally & Earle
Angela Roy
Dearest Bonnie,
My heart is so saddened to hear of your great loss.
Please know our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Angela and Jeff ♥️
Donna and Kirk Whynot
Dear Bonnie and Family, I was shocked and saddened to see that Ronnie passed away. Always enjoyed are little chats when we would meet up. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, hugs.
Patsy Cross
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing, thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time.
Kathy and Chubby Veinot
Bonnie, Jason and Heidi
Chubby and I were shocked to hear that Ronnie had passed. Ronnie was a true gentleman with a kind and gentle soul. His love for his family was evident every time he spoke of them. His smile and that chuckle of his will be forever in our memories. We had some good times and some sad times too. We made it through my mom’s death and our wedding because you two stood beside us and helped us every step of the way. Take care of each other and remember you are in the hearts of many.
Love Kathy and Chubby
Ann Smith
Dear Bonnie, Heidi and Jason,
Please accept our deepest condolences. We were shocked to hear of Ronnie’s passing. You are in our thoughts.
Ann and Allan
Ruby and Eric Davis, Janice and Darrin Everett
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Ron’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Darlene (Joudrey) & David Sewart
Uncle Donald, Aunt Roselyn and family .
We are so sad to see that your brother has passed away. Sending hugs and love to all.
David and Darlene.
Lorraine and Bob Quinn
Dear Bonnie and family: Bonnie, we had such good times together growing up, but this spring has been one of sorrow and sadness for us both. Please accept our deepest condolence at this very sad and difficult time.
Love, Lorraine and Bob.
Larry and Joan Weagle and RCL Branch #038
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memories help you through this hard time.
Donnie and Valerie
Dear Bonnie and family.It was with great sadness we learned of Ronnie’s passing.I have many memories of our years together at M.T&T.And both Val and I remember the good times we had together at our Christmas Parties.
Darlene and Wayne
Bonnie and family, We were shocked and saddened to find out Ron had passed . May your many memories comfort you at this sad time and in the future. Thinking of you at this time. Darlene and Wayne
Philip and Queenie Irwin
Dear Bonnie and Family : Phil and I are so saddened to hear that you have lost Ronnie. He sure was a great guy and we will miss seeing him . Our deepest condolences to you , Jason and Heidi.
Sincerely Queenie and Phil.
Ken Mosher & Shirley Frank
Bonnie & family so sad to hear of Ronnie’s passing.We missed seeing you at the Legion dances . Just found out a short time ago that he was not well. Ken & I send our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Ken & Shirley
Vina Moses
Such a shock to read about your loss Bonnie… You two were a duo and always together.. I remember fondly sending many a song to you two over QCCR on my radio shows. I am so sorry that you lost your loved one and best friend. Thinking of you with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. Condolences to you, your children, family and friends.
Duncan Mac Isaac
Dear Bonnie & Family,
We were saddened to read that Ron has passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Duncan & Goretti
Philip Anthony
Bonnie & family,
Sorry to read about Ronnie’s passing. I have fond memories of Ronnie. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Linda Roberts
Bonnie Jason and Heidi
Sending condolences at this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Linda and Bill
George & Pat Fralic
Dear Bonnie & family…..
Our sincerest condolences …we were shocked to hear of Ron’s passing ….we will miss you at the dances ….
Anne Laws
Bonnie, we’re so very sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Anne (Whynot) Laws and Calvin Whynot
Blair C Smith
Ron was my mother’s youngest brother … my uncle . Uncle Ron was a reserved man , very smart and always had good to speak of everything .
My condolences to aunt Bonnie , jason and Heidi . Your father was a good man . A man that spent quality time with his wife like most of us should .
I always saw them walking or at McDonald’s in Liverpool when I would visit . Two of them were always together … that being said he was very dedicated and I will miss him very much . His memory will live on .
Butch MacLeod
So sorry Bonnie, going to miss your smiles and comments about the weather.
I didn’t know he had problems, but the Lord’s wish is final.
I’am always here if you ever want to about the weather 🙂 or anything else.
God bless
Butch
Brian Roberts
Ronnie and I worked together in Yarmouth when we started with MT&T. He made many, many friends here who are saddened at his loss. He was a true gentleman!
Diane and Donald White
Bonnie and family , so very sorry to hear , sincere condolences to you all.