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William Ranton
1938-2023
Ranton, William Donald.
It is with much sadness that our family announces the passing
of William Donald Ranton also known as “Dutch” on
April 17, 2023. William (Donald) died after ongoing health issues at
the age of 84.
Born in Branchton, Ontario, William (Donald) was the son of
John and Ada Isabel (MacPherson) Ranton. Loving brother of Shirley
Parker (Bob deceased), Jean Ranton and predeceased by sisters Beverly
Gillis, Ruth Hartrick (Jim deceased), Gladys Eastman (Bill) and Helen
Murphy (Ed). Loving brother-in-law to Ed Murphy. He will be greatly
missed by all his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Donald will be remembered for his love of hockey and baseball. He
loved attending the Kitchener Rangers games. In his younger years he
was active with Preston Minor and Men’s Inter-county
softball. He was active in the Guelph Chevron Club. Donald looked
forward to his Sunday breakfast at Wimpy’s with
friends.
Donald served in the local food and beverage industry for 40
years.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Guelph General
and St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Donald’s family
would like to express their gratitude to Steve McGarr & Shay
Roy their friendship and support. Donations can be made to the charity
of choice.
Cremation has already taken place.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilchrist Chapel
– McIntyre &Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street,
Guelph.
19382023
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario
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