Ronald Brian Lister Sr.

Ronald Lister Obituary

Ronald Brian
    Lister Sr., 59
     SOUTH PORTLAND -- Ronald Brian Lister Sr., 59, of South Portland died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at a Portland hospital.
     Ronald was born in Caribou, the son of David W. and Shirley P. (Giggey) Lister. He was educated in the Presque Isle schools.
     Ronald entered the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and served three years honorably until his discharge.
     Ronald married Lana L. Burrage in 1967.
     Ronald is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lana Lister; children Ronald B. Lister Jr., William E. Lister, Michelle R. Lister, David J. Lister, Cherry L. Lister, Beth A. Lister, Thomas W. Lister; grandchildren Sean E. Croto Jr., Ronald B. Lister III, Meagan L. Lister, Gabriella T. Harvey, Sarah P. Lister, Christopher A. Lister, Joel B. Lister; sister Sandra Lister Bird; sister-in-law Molly Bodenstein; nephew and niece Jerry and Paula Corey; great-nephews Brandon, Mitchell and Sam Corey.
     Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. A private burial will take place at a later date.
     Ronald Brian
    Lister Sr.

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Dec. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Lister

10 Entries

Ronald Lister (III)

January 2, 2006

I didn't know him as well as I would have liked to, but I still had a lot of fun when we got to visit in the summer time when we were younger. I'm glad I got to go to another Seadogs game with him though.

sarah hargis

December 16, 2005

Such a nice man... I will miss seeing that big smile at the Seadog's games next season. Section 101 just won't be the same without Ron. I learned a lot about baseball from him over the past couple years. He loved being at the games even when it was clear that he really wasn't feeling well.

May Ron's family find peace in knowing just how many people's lives he touched while he was alive and how much he'll be missed.

Maddy Williams

December 15, 2005

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Lister but i know his son dave and if i had to say anything in his behalf i would say he did a fantastic job rasing dave hes a great man Rest in peace

Sarah 'Nami' Hevey

December 15, 2005

My Heart and Well-wishes go out to the family, Such a loveing person will surly guide us all from his spot in the heaven.

Jackie Smith

December 14, 2005

"What No Pie" that is how I will remember Mr. Lister. I feel truly blessed to have been able to meet such a wonderful man!! Although I only got a brief moment in time to spend with him, I feel as though I know him well through stories that have been told! I'm glad I was able to bring alittle sunshine to his world. He will truly be missed but I know that he is now an angel watching over and keeping safe all those whom he loved.

Beth Yount

December 14, 2005

I'm not sure of what I should say.

I didn't get to know you the way I wanted to. In so many ways you remind me of my own father. In other ways you remind me of how I wish that I myself was. All of the stories that I hear from your wife, and from your children and grandchildren...

It made me so happy every time I did something that made Dave say "Oh man, Dad would love you!" I think that's what I really wanted. I wanted to get to know you and have you get to know me. I wanted you to love me the way a father loves a daughter I suppose. I even bought a diabetic cookbook so I could cook for you. It wouldn't be as tasty as it could be, but it'd be made so you could have it.

I wish it hadn't snowed on Thanksgiving, then I could have seen you again. I'm sorry that Dave didn't get to see you again. I'm sorry. Dave always says I apologize too much.

You and your family have really shown me what it's like to be a family in the short time I've known them.

I'm sorry I wasn't around more. I'll miss you. Thanks for showing me the oldies station that now resides on my radio and for having such a wonderful loving family.

william lister

December 13, 2005

for a very long time both laughed and grumbled at a saying i had about my dad.. "daddy's project was everyone's project". and believe me he ALWAYS had a project. in truth my dad would do for and give to anyone at any time they were in need (even if he was in need himself). it always amazed me how many people he could go to for help if he needed to.. i believe that is a testament to what a good friend he was and how many people both liked and trusted him. i would say that i will miss grumbling about all of his projects i got roped into, but it seems that even now that he has passed he will still be sure to toss some my way now and then.. i will always think of you when they pop up and smile.. i love you dad and i will miss you more than you know.

love your son,

bill

Paul Rivers

December 13, 2005

Best wishes and prayers in this trying time.

Patty Lister

December 11, 2005

I keep trying, but there are not enough words that describe Dad. He was kind, humorous, giving and inspiring. He taught me that with the love of your family, nothing in life is too hard to deal with. He was a great husband, a doting father and a loving grandfather. More than anything, he was a man who truly loved life. He will be missed more than words can say.

Sarah Lister

December 11, 2005

Even after Grampa lost his leg he always tried to find the time to take me to sea dogs games. The last one we went to was the play-off game. I remember one game when he got me and three of my cousins baseballs. He also got me a cracked bat from Jared Sandberg and a cap that is now too small for my head. It has at least 10 signatures on it. Grampa is the person I most admired because after everything that happened he held on and kept living. I miss him and always will.

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