RONALD ARTHUR DINN
Born: May 7th, 1931
Passed on: April 18th, 2017
It is with great sadness and loving memories that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald Arthur Dinn (formerly of Beech St., Sydney) at the Cove Guest Home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Born May 7, 1931, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Ronald and Sadie (Crane) Dinn.
Ronnie, who was a devoted Catholic, honoured numerous parishes with his presence. He served with the Merchant Marines and worked most of his life at L. E. Shaw Ltd., Sydney. Ronnie was always the spiriting force for the underdog and worked tirelessly for the labourer’s union.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, he is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sadie “Sis” (Hillier); daughters, Linda (George) Piercy, Deborah (Ray) Graham, both of Sydney and Gail (Charles) Ranni, Lower Sackville; son, David, Halifax; brother, William (Rita), Antigonish; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was welcomed into heaven by his daughter, Patricia “Patti” Bonaparte; brothers, Richard and Gerard and sister, Ann Aulenback.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church on Friday 2 p.m., with Rev. Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. A special thank you to the staff at the Cove Guest Home for their loving care of our husband and father.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Society, the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or the Cove Guest Home.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
Revelation 21: 4 - He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
