Ronald Gerald “Ron” Pellerine
1944-2019
Ronald Gerald “Ron” Pellerine passed peacefully at
his home in Berwick on November 28, 2019 at the age of 75, with his
loving wife, Colette, by his side. Born on November 15, 1944 in
Halifax to William and Diana Pellerine, Ron was the eldest of 13
children. He enjoyed a happy childhood, growing up in the busy and
much-loved family home on Creighton Street. In 1967 at the
age of 23, Ron began a long and proud career serving his country with
the Royal Canadian Air Force, as an Aircraft Engine Technician. Not
long afterwards, while posted to Greenwood Nova Scotia, he met and
married the love of his life, Colette, and started a family of his
own. Ron and Colette were blessed with two busy boys, Trevor
and Troy, and spent many happy years making a home wherever the Air
Force sent them. Ron was a proud “Papa” of five
incredible grandchildren and enjoyed spending his retirement years
watching them grow and pursue their passions. Ron loved his
life. In his younger years, he enjoyed curling and
hockey. He was an avid reader and puzzle solver.
He was proud to boast that there was no jigsaw puzzle he
couldn’t complete. On Saturday nights, Ron could
often be found watching hockey and waiting for Don Cherry’s
Coach’s Corner. Ron treasured family game nights and was
tough to beat at Scrabble and Scattergories, although his
grandchildren still had the upper hand with Just Dance. Ron was known
by all who loved him for his stubbornness, and in true Ron-style, he
battled his declining health with tenacity. He will be
greatly missed by his wife, Colette (Blackwood); sons, Trevor
(Philippa) of St. Thomas, ON and Troy of Tantallon and his five
grandchildren, Maxwell, Alexa, Sophie, Camden and Tessa. Ron will also
be missed by his brothers and sisters and their families: Claude,
Robert (Linda); John (Linda); Eileen; Brian (Fran); Peter (Karen);
Mike (Debbie); Sylvia; Janet (Tommy); Juliet (Eddie); Keith (Marilyn).
He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Wayne. Cremation has
taken place and there will be no visitation, by request. A funeral
mass to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 9, 2019 in St. Anthony’s of Padua Roman
Catholic Church Berwick, Reverend Father Keith Billard and Deacon Dave
Hasler officiating. Following mass, interment will take
place in the Berwick Cemetery. After the interment, friends and family
are invited to a reception at the parish hall to share their memories
or stories of Ron’s life. Ron’s family would like
to sincerely thank Dr. Daniel Woo, Dr. Judith Puetz, Tara Dubuc and
the palliative care team for their compassionate and expert care
throughout Ron’s journey. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses or a charity of
choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Gerald Ron Pellerine 19442019..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia