Leo Girard

Ron and Robin seemed to be living a great life on their oceanfront farm in NB, Ron's artistic nature was in evidence as he built a sound reputation as a wood craftsman in his furniture making business-hobby. Ron and Robin were well inserted into NB culture, Ron took pride and satisfaction in his contacts with lobster fishermen and looked forward to "lobster time". They both enjoyed their canine family. I never got to meet Robin in person. Her own creative side, especially with a camera, built a matrix of photographic memories of their lives together. Ron's easy-going open personality will leave an ocean of friends in the wake of his passing. I know he wil be missed.

Ron and Robyn seemed to be living a great life on their oceanfront farm in NB, Ron's artistic nature was in evidence as he built a sound reputation as a wood craftsman in his furniture making business-hobby. Ron and Robin were well inserted into NB culture, Ron took pride and satisfaction in his contacts with lobster fishermen and looked forward to "lobster time". They both enjoyed their canine family. I never got to meet Robyn in person. Her own creative side, especially with a camera, built a matrix of photographic memories of their lives together. Ron's easy-going open personality will leave an ocean of friends in the wake of his passing. I know he will be missed.

As another denizen of "Lower Prado", I first knew the Service sisters as occasional babysitters. Vera and Eunice were always congenial and as Ken Caunce stated were our slightly older "senior" role models. Always respected.

Posted on: Mar 04, 2020 at 4:35 AM

Posted on: Jan 22, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Wishing you a happy day for this formidable event.

We are very sorry to hear of John's passing. We had a chance to talk at one of Jack's last reunions. We hadn't seen each other for a half century but had no trouble remembering old times. RIP Best wishes to Donna at this stressful time.

The old RHS crew is getting smaller.

Judith Barr and Leo Girard

We lived on Prado and when we were young (in the 50s) we would often hear John(ny) practising the pipes from his home on Thompson Blvd.. Bob Walton was also proud of his nephew John.

Leo Girard

Meaford ON and Ajijic MX

I second Ken Caunce's comments of RHS friend "McTague" with whom I shared many a lunch hour walk homeward bound along Ontario Street. I remember because we were both interested in language and languages that as we strolled Mick initiated fairly long conversations in French or Latin. Although it had to be pretty rudimentary linguistically Mick tught me that we could actually communicate without using English. I'm sure that his interest and instruction led me to a career in teaching where languages played a significant rôle. Although I hadn't seen Mick in going on a half century I have frequently remembered his influence and gently cutting sense of humour.

Pete was a great teacher and a great coach. He exerted a significant influence on my life's direction.

Leo Girard

Meaford ON