PIPER, RONALD RAY - Ronald Ray Piper went home to be with his Lord Monday, April 7, 2008 at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Perth Andover, N.B. He was born on June 12, 1951 to Reverends Garth Beecher Piper and Amber (Flemming) in Bath. He attended schools in Centreville and graduated from Centreville High School in 1969. He started farming right away, which was a love he learned from his grandfather, Fred Piper. He met and married his loving wife, Landi, on August 16, 1975. Eventually they had two daughters, Melody and Heidi. His daughters were one of his greatest prides. Anybody who knew Ronald, knew of his love for life. Always one to enjoy a good time and laugh, but he had a work ethic which was instilled in him from a young age. His life's passion was serving the Lord and Savior and doing all he could for the church. He was involved with the Bethel International Church, Inc. all his life. He started leading song service at his Dad's request at the age of 16. He has taught Sunday School, both youth and adult for at least 30 years. He has been on the church board, trustee, lay pastor, and for the past two years and currently was the Pastor. His love of potato farming is well known to all in the industry. He served on various boards, both Provincially and Federally. Recently, he was the chairman of Potatoes NB which he enjoyed immensely. His most recent undertaking was 'Technico Technologies' of Hoyt where he was Partner and Marketing Director. Five years ago Ronald started a new hobby. He started a collection of antique Massey Harris tractors, which he and his Dad were restoring. They enjoyed traveling the countryside, especially the back roads looking for them. He now has quite a collection of lawn ornaments. He was a former co-owner of County Tractors and Mountain View Packers of Florenceville, and Canusa Foods of Centreville. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda (Landi) Piper (Whittaker); and daughters, Melody of Knoxford and Heidi of New York City, NY; his father, Rev. Garth Piper; and his wife, Wanda (Fish) of Knoxford; his twin brother, Donald Piper from Knoxford; and his sister, Wanda (Doug) Lockhart of Bristol; several aunts, an uncle, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mom, Amber (Flemming) Piper in January of 1960; his stepmother, Fern (Dyer) Piper in October of 2003; his paternal grandparents (who helped in bringing him up) Fred & Ina Piper; and maternal grandparents, Herman and Vena Flemming. He was also predeceased by a special niece, Amber Piper. Forever Missed and Loved, Till we meet again!!!! Resting at the Knoxford Praying Band Church on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 PM. Funeral service will be on Thursday at 2:00 PM from the Church, Rev. H.M. Lewis and Rev. Michael Trail to officiate. Interment Will be in the Lower Knoxford Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to the Bannon Childrens Camp or to the Northeast Christian College Building Fund. They may be mailed to Kilcollins Funeral Home, 31 Hospital St. Bath, NB, E7J 1B5. WWW.KILCOLLINS.COM "DEDICATED TO THOSE WE SERVE"