Eugene “Ronald” Horgan
1928-2018
Surrounded by loved ones, E. Ronald Horgan died peacefully in
Turnbull Nursing Home on Saturday, May 19th,
2018. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick on September
25, 1928 to the late William Joseph and Catherine Agnes (Gogan)
Horgan.
Ronald was predeceased by his wife, Eva Elizabeth (McDade)
Horgan (2015) as well as his two brothers, James Michael (Jim) Horgan
(1966) and William Joseph (Joe) Horgan (1986).
He is survived by his daughter Angela Burke (Gregg) and two
grandchildren, Andrea and Christopher, all of Calgary,
Alberta.
Ronald is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Eleanor
(Little) Horgan of Saint John and Patricia (McDade) Kennedy of New
York and many nieces and nephews.
Ronald was a scholar, an educator, a lector, a hobby chef and
a great friend to many people. He enjoyed entertaining, dancing and
having a good game of bridge.
Ronald taught in the Saint John school district for many
years and was instrumental in the development of the Student Co-op
Program at Simonds High School. Ronald was an inspiration to his
family, friends and many students. He just always knew the right thing
to say and always left a huge impact on you.
Ronald was very proud of his two grandchildren and took a
keen interest in their lives, as well as the lives of his close nieces
and nephews. He was a man of great faith and a life long parishioner
of The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. He was a member of the
Knights of Columbus and a member of the Retired Teachers
Association.
Ronald served on many committees and boards in the community
with special attention to the Cathedral. He played a significant role
in the leadership and fund raising of the Cathedral Restoration
Project back in 1985.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all those who
assisted and cared for him in the past few years. A special thank you
to care giver, Betty for her years of service and to the Staff of
Turnbull Nursing Home who provided care, joy and
compassion.
Visitation will be held at Brenans Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) on
Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 from 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception at 12:10pm on Wednesday, May 23rd,
2018 and the interment will follow at a later date. For those who
wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ronald’s memory to
The Cathedral Restoration Project, Alzheimer Society or to the
donor’s choice.
“The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are
crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eugene Ronald Horgan 19282018.source
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick