It is with sad & heavy hearts that the family of Ronald Burton "Mable" Long formerly of Hampton & Agape Home in Bloomfield announce his passing, which occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Ron was born on March 12, 1952, a son of the late Elbert & Marjorie Long of Hampton. Ron is survived by his sisters Judy (Ed) Russell of Kingston, NB, Susan (Rus) Woodley of Saint John, NB, Lynn Cripps of Saint John, NB, Margo (Steve) Poitras of Norton, NB; brothers Gerald Long (Val) of Portage Vale, NB, Stephen "Flat"(Yvette) Long of Hampton, NB, Murray (Barb) Long of Hampton, NB, John (Norine) Long of Saint John, NB, Elbert (Evelyn) Long of Saint John, NB; aunt Audrey Long of Saint John, NB; as well as several nieces, nephews & cousins. Besides his parents, Ron is also predeceased by his infant twin brothers Frederick & Robert, George; sisters Mary Elizabeth (age 3), Dorothy Roberts, Sylvia Chow & Betty Long. Ron enjoyed sports all of his life from playing ball at a young age, to hockey, to cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays & Toronto Maple Leafs. He loved his cat Tiger, who roamed all over the neighbourhood. Ron loved going to church and had a wonderful family of support at the Hampton Baptist Church. He is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, (506) 832-5541, with visitation on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service, conducted by Pastor Greg Gray will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 11:00 AM, from the Hampton Baptist Church. A private interment will be held later in the Hampton Rural Cemetery. Donations in memory of Ron may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.ReidsFH.com