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Ronald Fraser of Cobourg, Ontario passed away peacefully with family present on October 27th, 2021, at Northumberland Hills Hospital. Ron was in his 100th year.
Ron was the dear Father of James Fraser (Marsha) of Ottawa and Robin Partridge (Rick) of Whitby, and the proud Papa of Lance Fraser (Sarah Douglas) of Toronto. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Shirley of 58 years. Ron lived at Palisade Gardens Retirement Community for the past 15 years.
Ron served in the Air Force during WWII as a radio technician. The majority of his working career was with IBM, in Toronto. In their retirement years Ron and Shirley travelled extensively and enjoyed many years at the family cottage in Minden. Ron was an active member of Dalewood Golf Club, Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club, Probus and an enthusiastic bridge player. He was a devoted father, a loyal friend and a kind and decent man. He will be greatly missed by his family, and his many friends gathered through the years.
As per Ron's wishes, there will not be a funeral service. A celebration of life get together will be held at a later date.
Jamie & Robin, I was saddened to learn of your Dad’s passing. I often and with a huge smile think of the “funny aunts and uncles”. Such a great group of lifelong friends, and such a tremendous influence on all us kids growing up. Your Dad was truly a kind man and I will always remember him for his kind and gentle ways….and the twinkle in his eyes accompanying his lovely smile.
Dear Robin & Jamie & family — Today (February 9) while looking for Robin's number, we discovered your sad news. Mom sends this message: "Ron and I have always been good friends and I'm sad to lose him. Such good memories of our so-called Knitting Club and the husbands, everyone getting along beautifully. I had been keeping in touch with Ron, and I'll cherish those phone calls. Beth spoke to him last year. Such a kind soul. I would love to keep in touch. My number is in the Winnipeg directory." We're thinking of you. Please let us know when the celebration of Ron's life is to be held.
I'm so sorry, Jaime and Marsha, to hear of your father's passing. I remember meeting him a couple of times at Palisades and had some lovely chats. He was so full of life and seemed to be the centre of all the lively discussions. You must have some wonderful memories. Please accept my condolences and take care. Linda
My Goodness, I did not realize Ron was 100. I got to know Ron during my time at Palisade's. Quiet, and soft spoken. Ron attended many of the attractions and entertainment that Palisade's put on in the time I was there and always seemed full of life. I am deeply saddened to hear of Ron's passing and extend my condolences to Ron's family.
Ron was a great friend of the family and were connected through golf,lawn bowling, probus and bridge. Ron will be greatly missed. So sorry to hear of his passing.
My condolences to Ron’s family! I worked in the kitchen at palisades when it first opened and really enjoyed my conversations with him he will be missed!
I was fortunate enough to play golf with Ron for many years in the Dalewood Seniors group. Always enjoyed playing with him as he was very pleasant, unassuming and with a constant smile. My sincere condolences on your loss, he really was one of life's nice guys.
Dear Ron, miss you already but I’m so happy that you’re not so tired and in pain. sincere sympathy to your wonderful family whom I,ve come to know and love. rest now and God bless.
We were saddened to hear of Ron's passing. We spoke often with him at "Happy Hour" here at Palisade Gardens. A quiet, gentle man who will be missed. Our sincere condolences to his family.
As a longtime member of the CLBC and Hospital bridge I knew both Ron and Shirley for many years and am sad to hear of Ron's passing . My condolences go out to all of his family. Eve
Most sinceres sympathies to the family. He was loved very dearly. Pat Andersen
Ron was a great lawn bowler and when he could no longer bowl he was down at the club watching.We sat together watching a game last year He was a nice man and will be missed.
I remember both Ron and Shirley through lawn bowling. My condolences to the family.
I will remember Ron as a kind, soft-spoken man—a real gentleman, who loved to play bridge and go for long walks well into his 80’s. He and Shirley were dear friends with my parents, Don and Pat Gummer, as well as fellow Probus members and bridge players. They had a lovely, memorable trip to Bermuda together. A short while ago, I spoke to your father when he was about to play bridge at Palisade Gardens. At that time, he indicated that he wasn’t well but there he was playing his favourite game! Our family want to send you our sincere condolences. Your father lived an honourable, long life to the fullest and I’m sure he will be missed. Ann & Doug Closs and Pat Gummer
So sad to lose Ron. I knew Ron in Probus and for the last 6 years as a fellow resident in Palisades. He will be much missed at the bridge table, a keen player, always willing to share his expertise. A kind and caring man with a dry sense of humour and so proud of Sarah’s prowess in the Olympics. R.I.P. Ron RIP Ron.
I served Ron in the dining room for 3yrs at Palisade’s while in highschool, and the words spoken above couldn’t be any truer - him being such a kind man & greatly missed. I hope he’s enjoying a nice glass of red with his wife Shirley? My condolences to his family, without a doubt always one of my favourite residents?
Sincere condolences to the family ! Ron was a good friend from Probus years ! Russ Donaldson
So very sorry to hearbof Ron's passing. He was a lovely man, always the gentleman. I enjoyed chatting with him during his visits to the barber shop. Condolences to all who loved him