Ronald C. Mongeon

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Ronald Mongeon Obituary

Ronald C. Mongeon, 74, of 244 Belmont St., died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 26, 2008, after a struggle with cancer.

He leaves his former wife and best friend, Elizabeth A. (Lis) Mongeon of Worcester and his former wife, Janice M. (LeClair) Pepper of Princeton; five daughters, Linda A. Stokes and her husband Thomas of Hubbardston, Helen J. Turcotte and her husband David of Princeton, Rita A. Laingor, Darlene B. Moreau and her husband Ronald, all of Worcester, and Anne J. Jackson and her fiancé Todd Smith of Winter Park, FL; a son, James W. Laingor and his fiancé Robyn Germain of Charlton; 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A son, Ronald W. Mongeon, died in 2007. He was born in Worcester, son of Walter and Helen (Ivory) Mongeon, and lived in Worcester most of his life.

Ronald was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from 1952 - 1955 and earning the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He worked at Norton Company in Worcester for many years, retiring in 1983, and later worked at UMass Memorial Hospital and Westborough State Hospital, retiring in 1990. He was an avid outdoor sportsman and enjoyed his family, many friends and riding his Harley.

A funeral service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30th in the chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon. A memorial reception will follow at the Harold N. Keith American Legion Post 204, 159 Hartwell St., West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to UMass Memorial Foundation, Cancer Research, 365 Plantation St., Suite 100, Worcester, MA 01605-2395. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden is directing arrangements.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Mongeon

7 Entries

BOB Stark

October 30, 2008

Bye Uncle Ronnie, I hope there a keg where ever you end up. Thanks for your Service and thanks for being a friend of my dad. Hopefully Ronnie Nellie, Cristie, Tony and Walter will help you get along with the other

Victoria Avedian

October 29, 2008

Betty and Family,

May the memories in your heart help comfort you all during this difficult time. Know...Your in my thoughts, prayers, and in my heart. Thinking of you!

Love,

Vicky

Jan Mars

October 28, 2008

Rita & Family: I have been thinking of you & will continue to do so. Ron was one of the "good guys" to work with. He was real, sincere, and truly had a warm heart. I regret not being able to attend on Thursday, but my thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with all of you.

Leo & Judy Saarinen

October 27, 2008

Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Ronnie, Leo & I have many fond memories of our times with him and his family and friends. We are unable to attend the services because we are in Florida, but be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Leo & Judy Saarinen

Robert LaRoche

October 27, 2008

Ron,
We have been friends since diapers. I often think of our friendship remembering all the good times and even the not so good. We (Mary and I) will think of you often. So my friend until we meet.
Bob

Anne-Marie

October 27, 2008

Rita & Family
I am so sorry for your loss, I will always remember your dad's smile, he always had a big hug for me. He was very lucky to have a very passionate & loving family that was always looking out for him.
All my love
Anne-Marie & Jerry & boys

God Bless You Daddy xo You will be Deeply Missed We Will Love You Always

October 27, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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