Ron Robert Meisels

Ron Robert Meisels, born June 7, 1935, in Budapest, Hungary, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2026, at the age of 90. His early life was marked by extraordinary hardship and survival during the Second World War. Ron is lovingly remembered by his partner, Nancy Lydon; his son, David Meisels, and daughter-in-law, Juliana Khalil; his cherished grandsons, Alex and Toby; and stepdaughter, Tracy Finkelstein. Ron's father, Mano Meisels, was executed by the Germans in 1944. Ron, his mother, and stepfather survived the war after being saved by Raoul Wallenberg and were confined in the Budapest Ghetto until liberation in 1945. Following the war, they lived for ten years under the Communist regime, then immigrated to Montreal in 1954, where they began a new life in Canada. Arriving in Montreal with limited spoken English, and true to his Gemini nature, Ron worked at many jobs to establish himself. His stamina and good spirits guided him through a number of sales positions as he built his future. Determined to improve his opportunities, he attended night school at Sir George Williams University while working full-time. Over time, he developed a passion for the stock market, particularly the craft of technical analysis. This interest led him to work for several brokerage firms before founding his own company, Phases & Cycles Inc., in 1990, establishing the career for which he became widely respected. Ron was a founder of the Canadian Society of Technical Analysis and an early member of the International Federation of Technical Analysts. He was a frequent speaker at international conferences, including in London, Berlin and Cairo, among many others, as well as many appearances on BNN. Ron's weekly feature in the Globe and Mail brought his insight on stocks to a wide audience. Beyond work, Ron remained active in many pursuits. For a few years in his youth, he volunteered with the Canadian Ski Patrol, combining service with his love of skiing. In the warmer months, he enjoyed serving as a soccer referee for 25 years. He also maintained a lifelong love of music and theatre, serving for several years on the Board of Directors of Montreal's Centaur Theatre and acting in three fundraising performances. Ron was a longtime member of the University Club of Montreal, where he chaired a number of committees and was named Member of the Year in 2020, an honour he greatly appreciated. Even while living with Parkinson's disease, Ron continued to pursue his passions, especially travel with Nancy, visiting many remarkable destinations around the world. Nothing brought Ron greater happiness than his family. He took enormous joy in watching his grandsons grow into smart and caring young men, and time spent with David and Juliana always brought a smile to his face. Ron and his beloved Nancy shared 38 wonderful years together and, to the delight of family and friends, hosted a surprise wedding celebration in 2010. Best friends and partners in work and life, they embraced every opportunity to enjoy life together to the fullest. Ron will be remembered for his sense of humour, resilience, optimism, generosity of spirit, and deep devotion to his family and friends. A reception to celebrate Ron's life will be held on April 9th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Mount Royal Commemorative Services, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Neuro's Parkinson's programs (514-398-1953) or to Diabetes Research at MUHC (514-843-1543) in memory of Ron Meisels.