Hingley, Ronald James, age 80, of Salmon River, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Born in Kemptown on July 4th, 1934, he was the 13th child of 16 children of the late William and Susan (McCabe) Hingley. Ron worked for CN for almost 40 years before his retirement in 1989. After his retirement, he thoroughly enjoyed delivering trucks occasionally for Nova Enterprises which gave him the opportunity to drive all across Canada. He was a member and Past Master of Truro Masonic Lodge #43 and also a member of Brunswick Street United Church. Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, bowling, and playing cards with family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman with a true appreciation for nature. He was happiest when spending time at his land in Kemptown, especially when accompanied by his children and grandchildren. He also had a keen interest in antique military vehicles and always enjoyed driving his antique army jeep. He had a great love of music and loved playing fiddle and bass guitar. Ron was a devoted and loving husband, father, and Grampie. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wilma (MacKenzie); daughter, Lorelei (Wayne) Colborne; son, Wayne (Marla) Hingley, and his four treasured grandchildren, Sarah & Jessie Colborne and Devin & Jake Hingley. He is also survived by six brothers, Laurie (Carol), Robert (Pat), Flemming (Grace), Preston (June), Earl (Ethel), Ernest (Sylvia) and two sisters, Norma Green, Maxine (Charles) Shearer; brothers-in-law Ron Read & Monty MacDonald; sister-in-law Vida Hart and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Russell & Parker, sisters Marjorie, Anne, Bertha, Muriel, & Aileen. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Graham, the VON nurses, Dr. Henderson, Sue Gibbon, & Dawn Martell from the Palliative Care team for their wonderful care and support. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service will take place at Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro at 6:40pm on Friday, November 21st, 2014, followed immediately by visitation from 7 - 9 pm. A private family burial will take place at a later date at St. Andrew's Cemetery in Baddeck Forks, Cape Breton. Immediate family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ron's memory to Brunswick Street United Church general fund, St. Andrew's United Church general fund in Baddeck Forks, Cape Breton, or the local VON and Palliative Care unit. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Ron’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com