RONALD CLARE TRUSSLER

Ronald Clare Trussler passed away peacefully, on January 11, 2026, in his 95th year. He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Christine (Kinton); and older brother, Allan (Phyllis). Dearly missed by devoted wife, Shirley, of 67 years; three children, Eric, Brian (Cindy) and Jane (Eric); and nieces, Adèle (Reiner), Louise (Bob), and Yvonne. Clare grew up in Kirkland Lake and never forgot the North and those times. He attended Central school and KLCVI. In 1953, he graduated from the University of Toronto in Electrical Engineering and then spent three years in the UK on an English Electric fellowship. He was grateful to have formed some lifelong friendships from that time away, and met Shirley when they both returned from England. They married in Vancouver and settled in Peterborough to raise their family. For the next 35 years, he worked in the Control Systems Division of Canadian General Electric. He travelled the world in his career, working in steel mills, remote mining grinding mills and on Canadian ice breakers. These travels inspired his study of Spanish and later Mandarin. Clare enjoyed sports like skiing, badminton, volleyball and golf, and had a deep love of music. For 30 years he was treasurer for the Community Concert Association. Always enjoying theatre and film, he was happy to share many great movies with his retirement community. Travelling with Shirley continued to be a passion, but his heart was rooted in the Huntsville cottage and the many happy times there shared with family and friends. Heartfelt gratitude to all the PRHC B6 and D2 and Princess Gardens caregivers. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Ashburnham Funeral Home, 840 Armour Rd., on Wednesday, January 21st, for a reception from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Donations in memory to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.ashburnhamfuneral.ca.