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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ROSS&HEATHER WHYNOT
BETTY JEAN,SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,I ENJOYED MY VISITS WITH RONNIE ,HE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND.
Kathryn Killam
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
RIKA AND KADEN
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.
Lou&Vince Rice
Sorry to hear about Ronnie.Our thoughts are with you.
Pat Wigglesworth
Raymond and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Ronnie will be missed.
Shelly Shupe
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.
Cindy & Rick Dorey of Hunts Point
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
Blake Veinot
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.
Murray Wigglesworth
Our sincerest condolences to the Family.
Walter and Sherri Miller
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.
Michelle & Peter Colp
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
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Betty Jean and family, We are so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Harry & Cheryl (Andrews) kennickell
So sorry for your loss. Ronnie will be fondly remembered by many.
Troy Woodworth
Ryan and Family , Sorry to hear about your loss . He was a good guy at the D.N.R when i meet him
Hughina "Hughie" Grant
My sincerest condolences to all of Ron’s family and friends. I am so sorry for you loss.
Always,
Hughina
Francis and Peggy Payzant says:
Betty Jean And Family, So Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss. Ronnie Will Be Greatly Missed. Our Prayer,s Are With You All.
Lenore Graves
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.
Bridget McKinnon
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.
David Randall
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.
Deborah and Chuck Sponagle-Taylor
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
Joe Winters
so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. He was a good man.
Terri Wagner
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.
Jamel and Rhonda Perry & Catherine MacEachern
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.
Al Cox and 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 !!!
John and Karen Henley
Betty Jean and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Donna Dicks
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.
jane fisher
to the family of Rons,, especially Amy his mom..
my sincere thoughts are with you ….
Jean….
Joy Melanson
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.
Shirley & Paul Shot
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!
Jackie Huskins
Betty Jean and family, sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you all at this time.
Jocelyne Klinckmann
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.
Virginia Whynot
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.
Marion Pye
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
Marion Seamone
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
Loran MacLeod
Sorry to hear about Ron. Condolences to the family.
Loran MacLeod,
Robert and Sally Fader
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.
Hal McGee
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.
Virginia Aikenhead
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
Ferne Jollimore
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time!
Janet and George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Ron. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Ann, Sandy, and Paula (Roxie's girls)
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.
Leanne Hanley
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.
Ron & Barb Campbell
Dear Betty Jean & Family
We are saddened by the passing of Ron.
The community at large will be greiving with you.
Ron & Barb Campbell
Morgan Kempton
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
Rick Book
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.
Dave and Jewel Wilson
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.
Danny Huskins
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…
Barb Moreton
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
Arthur & Cathy Anthony
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jim Gow
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.
Aneta Prime
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.
Tammy & Mark Densmore
Betty Jean ,we were shocked to hear about Ron,he was a great guy .Our thoughts are with you .
Pat Murphy
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.
Loman Ayer
Sincere condolences.
Loman Ayer
Bob & Lorraine Quinn
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
Harold Carroll
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.
Sandi Inglis Corbin
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
Marjorie Davis, Rob Smith (son) & Family
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.
Rick And KIm Lawson
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
Nikki Orme
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.
Mike Ozon
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
Dorothy Shankel;
Dear Amy and Family;Betty Jean and Family; You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere condolences. Dorothy Shankel
David and Patricia Wong
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.
Dot and Fred Lohnes
Amy,Betty Jean and Family,Our thought’s and prayers go out to you all .
Scott Hawkes
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.
Craig Frail
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
The James Family.... Betty , Karen and David
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.
Janice Mitchell
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
brenda lawrence
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 .
Melinda(VanNorden)Hilchey &Paul Hilchey
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.
Bonnie Dalby Flemming
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
cynthia (roy) wilson
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.
Brenda and Ira Huskins
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.
gary thorburne
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
Brian & Susan West
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.
Ronald & Sharon Verge
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.
Patti Neilson
My heart goes out to you at this time of loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie and Donald Inness
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
Debbie (Verge) Godfrey
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
Michelle Wolfe-Sitton
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”.
David & Judy whynott mersey point
Sorry to hear of your loss betty jean it was a total surprise when Ronnie called and told me.
Anna Fiander
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
sharon (DAGLEY) roy
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
Nina and George Cooper
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
susan mcfatridge (thompkins)
Betty Jean and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss,my prayers are with you and the family.
Crystal Seamone/Corey Hollet and family
To Betty Jean, Kelly Ryan and family,Thinking of all of you during this difficult time, I will keep you in my thoughts,
Jane Latremouille
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
pat trimm
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
Richard and Valerie Levy
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.
Hilary Dexter
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.
Jim and Liz Fraelic
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.
Clara Scott & Sindi McGrath
Betty Jean & family. Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Gerry Joudrey
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.
Jacques Wortman, Katie Byrne, Joey Wortman and Russell Wortman
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.
Shirley and Millard Kempton
Betty Jean and Amy, our thoughts are with you. Millard and Shirley
Vivian&David Huskins
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
Suzanne (Hupman)
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.
Jane Davis
Betty Jean and family….I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Parker Minard
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.
Elva Marie (Hupman)
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
Suzanne (Hupman)
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you in arms of love and encouragement during this time. I offer my deepest condolences, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey Fisher
Dear Ryan & Kelly
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Ron was a very important part of our community. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with you and your family during such a difficult time. “When someone you love becomes a memory. The memory becomes a treasure”
Stacey
Alice Verge
Amy, Betty Jean and families
Shocked to hear of Rons passing.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alice Verge
Amy, Betty Jean and families
Shocked to hear of Rons passing..
He will be greatly missed
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Mary Lou Smith
To Betty Jean, Ron’s Children and the extended Lawson Family;
Ron was a man who gave a great deal back to the world and always tried to make it a better place. I was one of Ron’s “Junior Forest Warden’s”, where he made us proud to wear the Red Shirt with the bright white lanyard. But what was more important, he taught us about converstion of the forest and environment and instilled values in teenagers that would carry on through life. He gave service to his fellow persons. Thank you Ron for all that you did.
We would like to express our condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of Ron.
May the Blessings be
Paul & Mary Lou Smith
Ronald & Sharon Verge
Amy, Betty Jean and family;
please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one.
He will always remain in your heart through your memories.
God bless.
Ron & Sharon
Barbara and Cam MacMillan
Ron’s death is a sad loss not only for his community but also for the South Shore. He was universally admired and a pleasure to meet.
Walter Shepard
To the Lawson family,
I am so sorry for loss, I was very surprised and saddend when I heard about Ron. I worked with him for 15 years in Milton when I worked on the firecrew. I always admired him and he was a great guy. He was very easy to work for and talk to, he always listened,
Ron was a great guy and will surely be missed.
My condolences to his family.
Jean Smith
So sorry for your loss -my prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Charmaine Colp
Betty Jean, Kelly and Ryan and families I was very sadden to hear about the loss of Ron. He will truely be missed by the community.
Cherish his memories.
Dana Hicks
To the Lawson Family
So sad to hear of your loss, I had the pleasure of working with Ron for many years and always enjoy the laughs we had. My thoughts are with you in these sad times.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Jamie & Laurie-Anne Brown
Kelly & Family,
We are both very sorry to have heard this news. Ronnie will be greatly missed in the community. I know he was a inspiration to Jamie in his career with Dept of Natural Resources and really extended himself to help Jamie in his career, and for that we are forever grateful. I can remember in grade 9 we had career day and he was a speaker for Dept of Natural Resources, and I listened to him talk about animals, forest fires, the woods etc…and he was so excited, I remember thinking, I’d like to do that when I grow up…I followed that and went to school and got my diploma in that field and met my husband the ‘forest technician’ as well, so I can honestly say that he played a pretty big role in my future fate….I wished I had have told him that story when I had the chance at all the DNR functions, but I know that Jamie was always forever grateful to him for his help and inspiration…he was a good man, and I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
Kind Regards. Jamie and Laurie-Anne Brown
Bessie Harnish
Betty Jean.You don’t know me,but i’m the one who gave you the picture of the boys drinking coffee,at Tim Horten’s.I also gave them each a bag with some goodies, for every occasion in it,after Halloween,as they said i gave all the kid’s and didn’t give them,so this was the joke i played on them,and the red wrapped chocolate was for the wives.Ron was a great guy from what i knew of him the last years.You and your family will always miss him.It don’t seem right for him to die at such a young age.He was a good family man.May God bless you and your family,and help you through this saddness.
Bessie Harnish
Port Medway.
Kevin and Jennifer Huskins
Betty Jean and Family…..our sincerest condolences. Ron will be greatly missed among the community in many ways…..Our thoughts are with you in you time of mourning.
Barb and Phillip MacDonald
Amy,Betty Jean and family.Just a few words to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.Ron will be missed by all in this area from one county line to the otherLet me know when you need me Betty Jean.Barb and Phillip..
Ron & MaryLynn Connolly
Our thoughs and prayers are with the whole Lawson family at this very difficult time. Ron will be deeply missed by everyone.
Rick Pottie
What a loss!Ron was as honest,hard working and reliable a person as I’ve ever met.He was an easy man to love and he was loved by many.
Philip & Rosemary Decker
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your love one. Ron has touched so many lives in his life. He will be sadly missed by many , many people.
Philip & Rose Decker
scottwamboldt
sorry to hear about ron ,we had a lot of good times together.
not much one can say at a time like this , betty jean but my
heart felt sympathy to you . Scotty & Trish
Elva & Mike Smith
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Just talked to Ron a few days ago walking the block. So hard to believe we won’t be seeing him in the neighborhood. He will be missed by many. Our condolences to the family.
Janet Papa & Joan Gallagher
At times like this, it’s hard to find the words that best convey the many thoughts of sympathy our hearts would like to say. But may it somehow help to know that though our words are few, we’re thinking of you warmly now and share this loss with you. Ron was such a wonderful man and we are thankful for the time we had with him. We send you our deepest sympathy and you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Gallagher & Janet Papa (Hagen Family)
Watson Inglis
To the family of Ron Lawson
I was very sorry to read of Ron’s passing.
I have not seen him for many years but remember him as a bright, energetic young man.
It was good to read of his many accomplishments and involvements over the years.
My best to all of his family.
Bob and Beryl Soparkar
We were stunned to hear from you of the passing of Ron. We are deeply grieved, because we grew to know and love him through a very few short years through his ready helpfulness, his straightforward objective advice when consulted, his simple expressions to us of his fondness for his own family members, and his down to business, but caring, attitude combined with a wry sense of humor when he responded to us and our needs..
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We are very, very sorry, Berry Jean and family of Ron.
(bsopar@aol.com)
Mike &Sylvia Langille
Dear Betty-Jean and family,
We were truly sorry to hear of Ron’s passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sylvia & Mike
verna & artie corkum
Bettty Jean and family, so sorry to hear about Ron , our thoughts are with you.
Richard West
Amy and family:
Sorry to hear of your loss…my condolences to your entire family
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
alex j walling
Other than real estate agents Ron was the first person i really met when I came to Queens County 2 1/2 years ago. He became a friend and an easy person to get along with. I saw him and we had a chat a day before he passed away.
My condolenses to his wife and family.
Joe Waltherr
To Betty Jean & Family,
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I worked with Ron at Lands & Forest back in the early 80’s for about six years. I had great respect for him, as he was a good man and a great man to work with. He will be missed by many.
Joe Waltherr
Trish (Fougere) Stamhuis
I met Ron in the early 70’s when he was a member of Sandy Road. He made an impression on me as I have never forgotten him. He was such a nice person, even back then when we were still bratty teenagers who knew everything! I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he made some incredible contributions during his relatively short life.