Ronald A. Reardon

Ronald A. Reardon, 80, of Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Douglas, passed away on Sunday, September 22,2024. He was the husband of Sue E. (Caswell) Reardon.
Mr. Reardon worked as a contractor for 22 years and had been a Supervisor for the Forrow Builders Co. in Millbury for 10 years until his retirement in 1991.
He was born on July 17, 1944 in Hartland, ME, the son of the late Paul F. and Madeline H. (Cook) Reardon. He had been a resident of Douglas since 1953 and previously lived in Hartland, ME. Mr. Reardon had attended Douglas Memorial High School and was a graduate of the Worcester Boys Trade School, Class of 1963.
Ronald was a square dance caller since 1976 for numerous clubs in New England and Florida. He attended callers' seminars with Ed Foote, Cal Goldin, Tom Rinker, Tony Oxendine and Ross Howell. Ronald called for many Massachusetts clubs including M & M Squares in Webster, Sutton Squares in Sutton, Heyloft Steppers of Southbridge, Jumptown Twirlers of Orange, Two Hearts as One, Four Most Squares of Bellingham, Heyloft Steppers in Shrewsbury as well as Mobil Squares in Mapleville, RI. He enjoyed square dance camping weekends with his wife at Horseshoe Acres in Chester, VT. In Florida he was a member of the Suncoast Callers Association and Central Florida's Callers Association, calling for Wagon Wheels and Kissimmee Squares, Temple Twirlers, Sun City Squares, Sun City, Ding-a-Ling Squares, Riverview, Camp Inn Squares, Frostproof, and Hitch-n-Go Camping Club. He also ran workshops for Mainstream, Plus, APD, DBD, and Hot Hash.
He was a past patron of the Miriam Chapter of the Eastern Star, a Rainbow Dad, Little League coach in Douglas, Boy Scout leader and a former Notary Public. Ronald was a member of the First Congregational Church of Douglas and a member of the Mumford River Lodge of Masons, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Valley of Boston over 25 years.
In addition to his wife Sue, he is survived by two sons; Brad A. Reardon and his wife Melissa of Douglas and Eric W. Reardon and his wife Sara of Webster; two brothers, Galen Reardon of Tennessee and the late Dennis Reardon of Pennsylvania; one sister, Sheryl Polichak of Dexter, ME; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Christine M. Reardon.
There are no visiting hours.
Funeral services are private.
Memorial donations in Mr. Reardon's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.