Ronald George Edward Elstone
March 27, 1932 – October 26, 2020
With profound sadness the Elstone family announces the unexpected passing of Ron Elstone in Kemptville hospital on October 26 in his 89th year. He will missed by his wife Mavis, and his children Paull , Nanci Hunter (Jeff), grandchildren Alex and Mallory Elstone, Ryan (Sydney) and Nick (Jaimie) Hunter, and great granddaughters Annalee and Kinslee Hunter, his brother Mervyn (Dorene) and sister Judy Rennick (Don) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Clifford and Dora Elstone, and sister, Helen Feir (Creighton). Ron was born and raised in the town of Haliburton. He married Mavis Sisson in July 1955; they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past summer.
On leaving high school Ron worked for the Department of Highways Surveys Branch, T. Eaton Company in Toronto, and Canadian General Electric in Peterborough. In 1955 he began his career in policing, first with the OPP in the Ottawa area, and then the Nepean Police force where he attained the rank of Inspector before retiring in 1986.
The family moved from Bells Corners to Bishops Mills in 1974. He and Mavis restored their grand brick house and lived there until his death. They became avid antique collectors and restored many of their findings. Up until about 10 years ago, they were frequent fixtures at auctions and garage sales.
Ron was an accomplished painter, and wood carver. He has won awards for his carving of ducks. He enjoyed his time carving loons, water fowl, feathers and any other item that came to mind and was especially proud of the detail on the delicate feathers. Many of these artefacts adorn the homes of his extended family.
He attended St Andrew’s United Church in Bishops Mills. He enjoyed volunteering for his community. He was a great communicator and could hold a conversation and share stories with almost everyone. His gardens were legendary among the family and neighbours, not to mention the tasty vegetables.
Ron was a collector of the collectable, collector of the uncollectable, grower of vegetables, painter of paintings, carver of birds, teller of tales, salt of the earth. Father, Brother, Husband, Son, Friend, Grandfather, Uncle.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kemptville District Hospital, The Champlain Lihn Home Care and the many friends, family and neighbours who lended their helping hands when needed.
Cremation has already taken place. Interment in the Bishops Mills Cemetery with a private ceremony, observing the COVID constraints.
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Monday October 26th 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ronald George Edward Elstone Monday October 26th 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Kemptville, Province: Ontario