Ronald Boehk
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Ronald Godfrey “Ron” Boehk of Westville on July 13, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ron passed surrounded by his family in the Palliative Care Unit at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Ron is now at peace to suffer no more.
Born in Westville January 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Georgina Irene (Lockhart) and Neil Johnson Boehk. Ron will be sadly missed by his wife, Mildred C (Sutherland); daughter, Karen and husband Earle Carson, Westville; granddaughter, Karlee and grandson, Matthew; sister, Charlotte Morash; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Boehk-Clark, Caroline (Carl) Ross; Muriel Sutherland , brother-in-law, Pete Sutherland (Bessie), nieces, Pamela (Jack) Canning, Nancy Morash, Gloria (Gordon) Reid; nephews, Blaine (Mandy) Sutherland, Blair (Leah) Sutherland, David Sutherland and Kenny (Jocelyn) Sutherland.
Ron was predeceased by his brother, Theodore (Ted); his sister, Vera; his brothers-in-law, Garfield Morash and Hugh Sutherland.
Ron worked at William C. Hicks, Scotia bank, Canadian National Railway and he retired in 1992 from Maritime Tel & Tel. where he worked for over thirty years.
Through the years, Ron was involved in numerous volunteer organizations, including the Scotia Lodge No. 11, St. Paul United Church Board of Stewards, Telephone Pioneers, and was very active with the Pictou County Prostrate Group.
Ron was initiated as an Odd Fellow in Scotia Lodge No. 11, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Grand Jurisdiction of the Atlantic Province on the 25th of April 1957. Brother Boehk was a Past Grand of Scotia Lodge No. 11 and took an active part in all Lodge work and events and he was a loyal and Faithful lodge attendee. He was past Chief Patriarch of Cushing Encampment No. 10. Brother Boehk will be sorely missed by all Odd Fellows, especially his Brothers of Scotia Lodge No 11. He served on the Board at the Maritime Odd Fellows Home in Pictou for several years and was Treasurer for the Independent Order of Odd Fellow World Eye Bank and Visual Research Foundation.
Ron’s grandchildren were his pride and joy, he loved watching his grandchildren as they grew. Watching and hearing about their activities and sports brought joy into his life. He enjoyed his garden and feeding the birds. Ron was special to many people especially his nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews, he always took time to listen and share his love of life.
A special thanks to Dr. Farrell, Rhonda Langille and the exceptional team of nurses who provided Ron the highest level of compassion and care during his final days.
The family will be receiving visitors on Friday, July 17th at Eagles Funeral Home in Westville, from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will be holding their service at 6:30 pm Friday prior to evening visitation. The funeral service is Saturday, July 18th at 2:00 pm at Eagles Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital; St. Paul United Church, Westville; or Pictou County Prostrate Support Group. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca