We’re sad to share that Ronald James Tasker passed away peacefully on Jan 23, 2026 in his 94th year.
Ronald James Tasker was born on May 18, 1932. He started at CN as a fireman on Steam Engines and continued as an Engineer for VIA. He retired from VIA in 1993 and has enjoyed retirement ever since.

He was predeceased by his wife Tibby (2018), his son Danny (2015), and his brother Barry (2025). He will be greatly missed by his two daughters, Debbie Wyatt (Ron), and Wendy Selbie (Rob), eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson, his sister-in-law, countless nieces, nephews and many friends.

Ron volunteered at the Dundas Air Force Club and was usually found at the table downstairs while Tibby sold Ace of Heart tickets. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion.SV. He was a die-hard TiCat fan and enjoyed drinking Baby Duck with his grandson Robbie and Robbie’s girlfriend Alicia. Ron loved to share his opinions of what the coach did wrong with his life-long friends Herman and Shirley, however the Cats played.

We’ll be holding a celebration of life on April 11, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 at The Hamilton Air Force Association, located at 128 King St. E, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 1N5. Please join us to have a drink on Ron and some light refreshments.
If you’d like, you can make a donation to Margaret’s Place Hospice, which is part of the St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation, instead of sending flowers.

Rotten Ronnie will be missed so much but never forgotten.