Saturday, March 25, 2023
Ronnie was a long-time family friend, but as a young adult, I met him when we were both doing our final check-out dive for our scuba diving certification off New River Beach. I didnt know anyone in the group and was a bit nervous, but not after they paired me up with Ron. We soon figured out that we knew each other and his gentle kindness set me at ease and we both passed. Later on, we met again at the Nauwigewauk Community Club and my young family got to know him too. We had lots of nice chats at the side of the Darlings Island Road too. :) During the floods, he was instrumental in getting us on and off the boats safely & happily - working long hours that were probably detrimental to his health. We will sure miss his smiling face and we are very sorry for all of those who loved him.