Ronald «Ron» James MacDonald, of Walkerton, tragically after an accident in Effingham, Illinois on his way to visit family for the holidays, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. He was 65.
Born on January 12, 1957 in Durham Ontario to the late Calvin and Kathleen (nee Kirkpatrick) MacDonald. Ron was a hard working, gentle man who thoroughly enjoyed working with Freiburger & Sons as a Parts Manager. He was very involved with Marvin Freiburger #37 Racing Team. He loved to interact with the clients and staff all the time, even taking up hobbies along side of them. He loved the Ham Radio as well as Geocashing on his spare time.
Survived by devoted wife Charlotte «Charlie» (nee Arterberry) MacDonald of Walkerton. Loved father of Valentina MacDonald (Micheal Helm) and Sheryl-Lynn MacDonald (Korey Orson) both of Owen Sound. Special stepfather of Joe Helton, Bobby Helton and Adam Helton. His favorite name to be called was Grandpa and he will be missed forever by Jazzmine, Jessica, Joshua, Kyria-Lynn, Brooklynn, Jayden, Sydney and great grandpa Jayden and Emmaline. Fondly remembered by his sister Carolyn (Leslie) Abell of Dunkeld and niece Sarah and nephew Adam Abell. Predeceased by his parents and first wife Marilyn.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, at a later date. Cremation has taken place and inurnment of ashes will be interred in Durham Cemetery in the Spring.
Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Ronald Ron MacDonald 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
mighton funeral home
Décès pour la Ville:Hanover, Province: Ontario