Denton Ranson

Dear Sharon and Family,
I'm so very sad to hear of Denny's passing. It was really wonderful to reconnect with Denny and finally meet you when I was in Edmonton, a few years ago. Denny was a part of our lives (Marilyn & I - our parents were Forbes & Loretta) for as long as I can remember! As young girls, he participated in our birthday parties and of course, the infamous Grey Cup parties. We loved it when he came over with his snazzy new cars and, he had a few of them. He was known in our circle as “handsome Ranson”.
Someone mentioned how he could spin a tale. Here's one he always told me; He was to take my wedding photos but an important assignment pulled him away to London. He told how he walked into a small English pub ordered a drink, raised his glass and said, "Ladies & Gentlemen, to the bride!” he said he gulped down his drink, slammed the glass down and walked out of the pub, leaving a bewildered group behind, wondering what that crazy Canadian was up to.
He will be a part of our hearts forever. Rest in peace dear friend, you will be missed by many.
Aloha, a hui hou,

"May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone"

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry & Katherine

Although the travel and worry about the road prevented me from coming up today, you were all on my mind, I am so sad for the loss of a wonderful man, Uncle Denny. I will miss him , his humour and the way he saw the world! I will miss laughing with him on our phone calls, keep well and I will see you all in the summer. May the wind always be at your back Denny....Love Elizabeth, Dean Emma and Harrison.

WE loved his company; we'll miss him when we go to california this year. He was a great racontour and could spin a story like no one else.
Our thoughts are with Sharon and the family

Sharon,Grant,David,Alison,Quenton
Denny was a wonderful friend& and a great guy-You will miss him!I will say a little prayer to make sure he gets to the right place!God Bless you all- Love,Joy & Steve

Quentin and Suraiya,

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pour through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Eskimo Proverb quote.

Your family is in our thoughts.
All our love,
Darcy, Doug and Addison Butterworth

Sorry to hear that you lost your Dad; Please accept our deepest sympathy. Also, please let me, Mamah B. or any of your Sierra leonean families and friends know if there is anything we can do to help ease the pain of this loss.May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Sharon, I'm very sorry to hear of Denny's death. Although I never met him, I remember how lovingly you always spoke of him and I always thought that he must be a remarkable man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To Denny's family and friends:
Denny was a valued and contributing member of the Edmonton Kiwanis Club (Downtown) for many years. Our heartfelt sympathy to all who knew him.

To The Family of the Late Denny Ranson: From The People of the Cayman Islands, we are truly sorry to learn of his passing,he was not only a Friend but indeed a Statesman, the people of these Islands are greatful for all of the work he has done being the First Photographer to come to these Islands in the 50's and make a colored film, our Prayers are with You. From:Robert Whittaker Cayman Islands.