Obituary of Ron Arnold
A resident of Merlin, Ronald Arnold passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice with family at his side on Monday, December 30, 2024 at the age of 86.
Born in Chatham, he was the son of the late Glen & Dorothy (nee Edwards) Arnold.
Ron will be lovingly reunited with his late wife, Janet Arnold (nee Houston).
Loving father of Cary Jamieson (Dave), Kimberley Jones (the late Dave), Terry Haskell (Bill), Ronda Arnold (Fred Van Bemmel), Glenda "Nana" Arnold, and Julie Ogilvie (Lushane).
Proud Papa to Melissa (Joe), Jason (Ashley), Jeffery (Candice), Adam (Elicia), Eric (Holly); Tabitha, Ciara; Tyler (Susanne), Quentin; Derek, Brodie (Danielle), Lisa, Jeff (Suzanne), Greg (Maddie), Darrien, Khara, Richard, Rlando, Ryker, Reyne and River.
Old Papa to Pagan, Aidan, Zoe, Noah, Abigail, Owen, Ensley, Josephine, Jack, Hannah, Sophie, Leeah, Alexis, Mia, Jackson, Aubree, Kade, & Gracelynn.
Brother of Bob Arnold (Kathy) & Ruth Ann Tremblay (Louie). Brother-in-law of the late Elda (the late Howard) & the late Marilyn (the late Hilt).
Also missed by nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Ron retired as a Factory Worker with Eaton Yale after 36 years of Service. He was a Fire Chief of Merlin and Chatham Township for over 41 years. Childhood friends, Ron & Janet married on August 22nd, 1959. He enjoyed puttering around the garden, and decorating for Christmas. He was a personal bus driver for all of his grandchildren, ensuring they got to school safe. Ron & Janet loved to spend time together driving all over Canada and the States, visiting each state. They particularly enjoyed their trip to Alaska. Ron will be dearly missed by his family, friends and community.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of VON, Mary Beth Cadotte and the staff of the Chatham-Kent Hospice for their continuing support, care and compassion.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. A Fireman's Walkthrough will be held at 6:00 pm. A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Arnold Cemetery.
Donations made in memory of Ron to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or to the Merlin Fire Department would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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