Ronald Kenneth Hambleton

Although there were many years between visits with my cousin Ron, each one is a cherished memory. His desert boots. Celebrating his PhD with ice cream sodas on my parents' front lawn. His thoughtful letters when my parents passed. He never spoke of his amazing accomplishments but always took an interest in the lives of others. I admit I have bragged about my cousin's achievements. I was in awe of the love shared by Ron & Else and send heartfelt condolences and love. The world has lost an...

Teaching is a noble profession, but no one I´ve met took teaching more seriously or with more vigor and enthusiasm than Ron. Clearly, he absolutely relished teaching. A fun story from fellow graduate student Mohamed Dirir illustrates this. When Mohamed arrived from Mogadishu he was given a sampler of graduate level education courses to review, in order to provide a glimpse of what the graduate school experience would be like for new foreign students. In the first mini class, the professor...

Dear Elsa, Kenny and Charlie, I was so sad to see Ron's obituary in the Gazette just now and realize how much time has gone by since we were together with you folks. Yes, the hockey years were quality years and Ron was a big part of that. Peter still plays regularly on a men's team up here in Portland, Maine, where we live now. David is in St. Augustine Florida. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss of a wonderful father and man. You were so good to us as a family, so generous...

Ron was special enjoyed the old Whalers He will be remembered a unique and quality person To family Very sorry for your loss

Else, I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Ron. As one of his first doctoral students in 1969 we established a very special relationship which we maintained over the past five decades. I would see Ron regularly at the Amherst Farmers´ Market where I sell vegetables. My fondest memory is of our discussion of his asking me to stop farming and join his team in psychometrics. He would leave the market shaking his head and laughing in my reluctance to change careers. As I recall...