Ronald W. Thayer

Ronald W. Thayer

Ronald Thayer Obituary

Published by Sheenan Funeral Home - Dunellen on Dec. 11, 2019.
Ronald was born on August 10, 1944 and passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Ron received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in performance from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, stationed in Seoul, South Korea. A memorial service is planned for January 11, 2020, 10 a.m., at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Wachung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 A service in celebration of his life is being planned in the spring at the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem, 38 Church Road, Selkirk, NY 12158, followed by burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Selkirk, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to the "Organ Endowment" through Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, to help maintain the gorgeous Gil Adams Pipe Organ that Ron loved so much, would graciously honor his memory.

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Jack Ferguson

January 18, 2020

Ron was my roommate my sophomore year at Westminster Choir College. We used to play piano duets (four hands) in our spare time. I am saddened to learn of his death.

Jenny Kaniuka

December 29, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Ron, we will love you and miss you always.

Jennifer Kaniuka

December 26, 2019

Ron was an extraordinary musician, conductor, and teacher. He was my friend and mentor who helped me find my true voice. Most of all, Ron was a gentle heart, and a loving and generous person who made this world a better place by sharing his God-given gifts. He will be forever remembered and missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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