Dr. Ronald Kenneth Pickerill
1947-2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr.
Ronald Pickerill announces his death at Saint John Regional Hospital
on Thursday, April 5th, 2018 at the age of 70. Ron passed peacefully
with his three sons by his side. Born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on
October 30th, 1947, he was the son of the late Ronald and Josephine
(Green) Pickerill.
Ronald leaves behind his sons, Geoffrey (Jaclyn Goddard),
Nolan (Victoria) and Ryan (Kelsey) Pickerill; grandchildren, Kaya,
Nola, Elly, and Georgie; siblings, Derek Pickerill (Julie) and Karen
Crichton; as well as his nieces and nephews.
After receiving his PhD at Liverpool, he immigrated to Canada
to pursue his teaching career at the University of New Brunswick,
where he worked in Earth Sciences for over 40 years. He was
an accomplished researcher with numerous publications, leaving a
valuable mark in his field; many of his fossil discoveries are on
display at the New Brunswick Museum.
Ronnie was known for his love of football (soccer), both on
the field with the Old Boys or cheering on Liverpool and Stoke during
weekend matches from home. Ronnie had a knack for crossword puzzles,
loved to socialize at the pub and would never miss his daily episode
of Coronation Street. Most of all he adored his time with his three
sons and four granddaughters.
Visitation will be held at McAdam’s Funeral Home,
160 York St., on Monday, April 9th, 2018 from 4-7 pm. A funeral
service will be held from the J.A. McAdam Memorial Chapel on Tuesday,
April 10th, at 2 pm with Rev. Lori Beth Sheffield-Bowles officiating.
For those wish, donations in Ronald’s memory can be made to
the Canadian Cancer Society.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dr Ronald Kenneth Pickerill 19472018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
