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Ronald "Ron" Anderson

Ronald "Ron" Anderson

ANDERSON, Ronald “Ron” – 69, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 4, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born October 2, 1945, in Burgeo, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Alfred and Hazel (Anderson) Anderson. In earlier years, Ron was a fisherman and worked on draggers, Great Lakes boats and Canadian Steamship Liners. After that, he began a lengthy trucking career which he enjoyed until his retirement from Midland Trucking in December 2013. A true family man, he loved and cherished the times spent with his family and their well-being was his top priority. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sandra Elizabeth (Payne); children, Michael (Flora) Anderson, Bible Hill; Rhonda (William) Bridger, Brantford, Ontario; grandchildren, Jessica Snow, Kitchener, Ontario; Desaree and Michaela Anderson, Bible Hill; great grandchildren, Jakob and Aiden Snow, Kitchener, Ontario; sisters, Helen “Nellie” Ricketts, Bessie (Fred) Wells, Queenie (Wilson) Benoit, Eva Greene, Burgeo, Newfoundland; Margaret Anderson, Joan Anderson, Stephenville, Newfoundland; Patsy (Bob) Ingram, Victoria, British Columbia; brother, Sandy Anderson, Burgeo, Newfoundland; brother-in-law, Allister MacDonald, Stephenville, Newfoundland; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Dollie MacDonald; brothers, Gordon Anderson, Roy Anderson, William “Bill” (Lorraine) Anderson, Alfred Anderson; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Stephen Ellis, Family Doctor, and all others who have helped in any way. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where a Celebration of Life will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Prayers, led by The Reverend Gary Yetman, will begin at 6:15 pm, followed by a time for sharing of memories and stories with the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory to Palliative Care Unit of Colchester East Hants Health Centre are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ron’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

 

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