Arner, Ronald McKenzie P. Eng.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on December 29, 2024 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma (nee Cathers) for over 63 years. Loving father to Patricia (Al) Passmore and Paul “Omp” (Angie) Arner. Caring grandfather to McKenzie (Alina) Arner, Maddison Arner, Liam Passmore, Nolan Passmore and great-grandfather to Frederick Arner. He will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews; Carol (Harry) Wiens, Louise (Roger) Hatton, Gordon Arner, Neil (the late Millicent) Arner. He will also be missed by many great-nieces and great-nephews. Ron worked as an Engineer at Westinghouse for 42 years. Known for his extensive volunteer services, he received the Governor General’s Award in 2016 for volunteering with the Hamilton Unit Council of the Canadian Cancer Society, serving as board president and raising funds through the sale of daffodils. Alongside the late Dr. Jack Marlow, he established and facilitated the Hamilton Prostate Cancer Support Group to connect cancer patients, survivors and their families through common bonds. Thank you to the Nurses, PSWs and Doctors at St. Joseph’s Villa for their excellent care of Ron. A Graveside Service will take place on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Grove Cemetery, 129 York Rd, Dundas at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.