Ronald Ashford Wisdom
1947 – 2019
On Thursday, November 28, 2019 Ronald Wisdom passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto, Ontario.
He leaves loving memories and will be forever remembered by his wife of 37 years Merva, Sons and Daughters (Ninfa, Ron Jr, Ian, Nadine, James), Brother (Clifford) and other immediate family members and their family.
Ronald (affectionately known to many as Jimmy or Ronnie) was born on January 25, 1947 in Montego-Bay, Jamaica. He grew up in a loving family with his father, two brothers, one sister and a strong mother who was the guiding force behind much of his success.
Ronald was a talented musician who entertained many notable individuals such as the late Prime Minister Elliott Trudeau. He transitioned into a successful barber of fifty years, creating a well-known business that was a prominent fixture along the Eglinton West community and Caribbean society as a whole.
The viewing will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 in Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel located at 1 Lord Seaton Rd, North York, On.
Times: 2pm – 4pm 7pm – 9pm
The service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at The Salvation Army, Yorkminster Citadel located at 1 Lord Seaton Rd, North York, On.
Time: 10am
Donations to the Salvation army will be greatly accepted in lieu of flowers.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Ashford Jimmy Wisdom Thursday November 28th 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Toronto, Province: Ontario
My first hair cut was from jimmy Wisdom when I first came to Canada (34) thirty four years ago.
Rest In Peace Jimmy. To the Wisdom family. My sincere condolence.
Chase you and your Mom please stay strong.
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From my first hair cut in the summer of 1980 to the last in November 2019, Jimmy, graced me with not only a beautiful hair cut but also thoughtfulness and wisdom that will remain with me long after his passing. Rest in Peace Jimmy.