Ronald MACE

MACE, Ronald Thomas
(Cdr- Retired)
Passed away in Ottawa surrounded by family on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Patricia Mace. Loving father of Suzanne Buntain, Julie Perlanski (Edward), Paul Mace (Catherine), David Mace (Bonnie). Cherished grandfather of Matthew Buntain (Elizabeth), Jasmine Buntain (Ian), Jeffrey Perlanski, Bryanne Brucato (Joseph), Adrian Mace and Ryan Mace. Great-grandfather of Lauren, Manaya, Holden and Emelyn. Son of the late Thomas Mace and Esther (Ellam) Mace. Influenced by his father Tom, a proud member of the Royal Canadian Navy, Ron joined the RCN with a desire for adventure, travel and a need for a challenging career. Ron graduated from Royal Roads Military College in 1954 and from Royal Naval Engineering College, Plymouth, UK in 1959. He then went to sea where he served on HMCS Bonaventure, Restigouche, Haida and Annapolis. He later served as Staff Officer at SACLANT in Norfolk, VA; and Production Officer, HMC Dockyard, Halifax, NS. Ron ended his Naval career in London, UK as Asst Naval Attache and Sr Engineering Staff Officer. He went on to work in private industry with Pratt & Whitney, Sperry Corp and Paramax in Montreal. After retirement, Ron continued to satisfy his love of adventure while travelling extensively with his lovely wife of 63 years, Patricia. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa). Service details to be released at a later date. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Ronald, you may do so to Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation. Messages of condolence may be left at www.beechwoodottawa.ca