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Ron WHITE Obituary
1936 - 2012
Suddenly at the Heart Institute on Saturday, December 22nd. Survived by his wife Penny and his sons Ron, Stephen, James (Nicole), Anthony and Adam as well as stepsons Patrick (Eunice) and Barry. Grandfather of Mitchell and Tyler (Sydney, Australia). Brother of Diane Van Duyse (Ottawa) and Dr. Nanci White (New Lowell, Ont.). Uncle of Lorna and Chris Van Duyse. Ron will be remembered for his great interest in politics, sports, movies, all things electronic and his devotion to his and Penny's Tibetan Terriers. There will be a memorial service held in the spring or summer where Ron's life will be celebrated. Condolences and Tributes can be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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Jim Thompson
July 3, 2013
Just saw the remembrance notice today,shocked and sad,he was a fine man.We worked and bonded together in the early 70's at Sony.Carry on boys....he was a neat guy!
Jack & Gerry Scott
April 26, 2013
We echo all the wonderful tributes to Ron in his Guestbook. Starting with being best friends with Jack in the 1950's at Uplands Airport to recently having so much fun with you at dog shows and everything in between.
Our thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. You will be missed.
Jack & Gerry
Gail White
February 14, 2013
Will forever remember the days shared as Kanata "pioneers" on Tiffany, much enlivened by Ron's gleeful and ascerbic political commentary, his delight in all things electronic, his sense of humour, and love of life. Deepest sympathies to his family in this painful time.
Bob Clarke, Music-lover
January 23, 2013
I met Ron at Tower Productions on Sparks Street in 1961 when I was 17. For over 50 years he has been a friend and mentor for my love of music, hifi and home theatre. I will miss his friendship, knowledge and laughter greatly.
Bob Clarke
My memories of Ron:
Tower Productions, Sparks Street. Paul Capello, John Montpetit, Ed Kirkwood, Hy Bloom, Sigma Speakers, Harmon Kardon Citation, AR, Edgar Vilchur, Acoustech, Cambridge Mass., QUAD Electrostatics, Aiken Sales, KLH Model Nines, Oliver Aiken, Lynwood Village, Bill Teron, Little Blue Barn, Blue Barn Audio, Zenith colour TV, Kanata, Tiffany Crescent, Rock front yard, Ron Jr., Steve, Jamie, Max Pollard, Lotus Elan, Corvair Monza convertible, Floyd Toole, Audio Loft, Crystal Beach Store on Bedale, Panasonic, Language Labs, Penny, Tibetan Terriers, Old reliable Honda Accords, B&W speakers, Silicon Valley North, Marek, Old Carp Road house, Deer, Canadian Country Club, Australia, Home Theatre in black basement dedicated room, Consumer Electronics Shows, Stacked projectors, Opera, Politics, Jean Crouton, Humour LAUGHTER!
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December 28, 2012
Ronnie, Stephen, Jamie,
T'is a moment when memories rush to the surface of my mind of so many fun-filled days spent with you and your parents when you were “tiny tots” and so into everything! Those were truly memorable days with your dad who I remember so well. What comes so strongly to my mind is his ever-present smile…so warm and engaging…the outward sign of a most kind and gracious heart, balanced with just the right amount of mischievous wit.
I suspect a lot of who Ron was, was poured into you over the years, and so he lives on through you.
For you boys, and for dear Penny, consider this a fond embrace of affection across the miles to assure you that love, care, concern, and sympathy surround you through this season of grief. I like to think as Indian poet laureate Tagore once wrote that: death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
Love,
Carole (Rodger) Page, San Marcos, CA.
Michael Bodnar
December 26, 2012
Through one of life's fortunate coincidences, I met Ron White while sharing a townhouse with his two sons in Kanata, 2009-2011. Although our views on many topics were discordant, our discussions were civilized and enlightening. I will remember Ron as an engaging and intelligent man. Eternal his memory. ????? ???? ???'???.
Dave Anoff
December 25, 2012
A senior member of the "Old Guard" of the pioneer spirit long forgotten in Kanata. Family friend and father to my best bud, Ron Jr. Like most who knew Ron, his laugh, his dry wit and endearing smile will be missed.
But most of all I will remember the one responsible for drawing me into the rewarding and ever inescapable, black whole of home theatre! I cherish all audio/visual entertainment to it's fullest, now and always, having known Ron. Thanks for that.
My thoughts go out to all Ron's family at this difficult time.
December 25, 2012
Dear Dad we will all miss you greatly. Your grandchildren Mitch and Tyler will always remember you with Ruffles. Love your son Jamie
Ron & Deanna Biggs
December 24, 2012
Sure will miss you, old friend. Can't help but think about the crazy years at Nepean High School, hanging out at CKOY, the years as backyard neighbours in the Tiffany/Leacock area of Kanata and the countless weekends with family at Camp Fortune. Your laugh and your unique and contagious sense of humour will remain in my memory forever. Good-bye buddy - rest well.
December 24, 2012
dear ron
the kinda older brother little girls need to teach them about sports cars,sci-fi,model airplanes,discounting parental advice,interested and interesting and even trying to feed me to a bear in jasper.....
doesnt get any better than that.
missing your quirky fun
nanci
December 24, 2012
I knew Ron back in the heady days when comoponent audio was the emerging thing. Sorry to see such an icon has passed.
Don Henderson
Barbara and her son Roddie
Barbara Beamish
December 24, 2012
Dear Ron, I have so many wonderful Memories of you from the 60s and 70s, when our children were little. snow skiing, water skiing, your Monza and the great Academy awards at 69 Tiffany , Kanata where we ate popcorn and drank Pepsi.
You and Donny Rodger appear at 16 Carr with Donnie in a supermarket cart, and Max just acting innocent!!!
We sure were wild!!!!!
Barbara and Brian
December 24, 2012
He was the best father an eldest son could have . I will miss him dearly as will all his sons . I was so lucky to talk with him every day sharing his love of sports, polotics, opera music and the latest electronics. My words fail me I love you Dad...
Brian Beamish
December 24, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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