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Ronald Lemoine Obituary
AUBURN - Ronald B. Lemoine, 69, of Auburn passed away Friday, February 14th, 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer with the family he loved so much gathered by his side.
Ronald was born in Worcester, the son of Benjamin and Rita (Brodeur) Lemoine. He graduated from Auburn Senior High in 1962, where he was a T & G Hockey All Star. He then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Business from Northeastern University in 1967. Ron then joined the U. S. Army Reserves serving his country from 1968 to 1973. He has lived most of his life in Auburn.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Bonnie H. (Shugrue) Lemoine; three children that were his world, Christopher Lemoine and his wife Stacy of Rutland, Jennifer Briggs and her husband Paul of Lynnfield, Jeremy Lemoine and his wife Marissa of Oxford; seven grandchildren that cherished "Pa", Garrett, Ross, Evan, Maura, Aidan, Keely and Lily; a sister, Donna Holloway of Auburn; Neices, nephews, extended family and friends.
Ronald worked in various positions for the UPS Corporation in the Shrewsbury plant many years before retiring in 2007.
During his children's young years, Ron could be found most often at the Auburn Ice Rink, where he taught his kids and hundreds of others the game of Hockey. Many also knew him for his love of "The Garden" and the countless times he enjoyed being outside and spending time with his buddies. Ron was so proud of his French Heritage, learning about history and traditions and passing them on to family which was so very important to him, especially his grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart. Ron found so much pride in watching his grandchildren grow and being with them. Nothing made him happier. To his grandchildren, "Pa" was an inspiration and made sure they had everything. Bonnie was also his life for 44 years. He loved to travel with her and would often be found spending the day at the casino whenever they felt the urge. He enjoyed playing golf, watching sports and westerns and was a member of the Teamsters Local 170.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Tuesday, February 18th from 4 pm to 7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. His funeral will be held Wednesday, February 19th from the funeral home with a procession to Saint John's Church, 40 Temple Street where his Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ron's name to the Patrick Comer Courage Foundation, PO BOX 282, Princeton, MA 01541-0282
The Lemoine family would like to thank the Jacob Ichabod Washburn Hospice House and Jewish Healthcare Hospice for the wonderful care, comfort and compassion they provided our family during a difficult time.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Lemoine
February 21, 2014
Bonnie and family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We are away and were unable to attend.
Dan & Marybeth Young
February 21, 2014
Bonnie and Family,
Very sorry for your loss. I got to know Ron well when we coached hockey way back when. Great guy. - Steve Madore
John Creamer
February 20, 2014
Bonnie, my warmest condolences and deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know it has been a difficult time for you and I'm saddened at the news of Ron's passing. Please be reassured that your many, many friends continue to pray for all of you. I'm certain that you can call upon the many wonderful memories of your time together. That is a true miracle. I hope to see you soon at one of our 63ers St. Peter's alumni gatherings. Until then, my daily and Sunday Mass prayers include Ron, yourself and your family. Take care of yourself.
February 19, 2014
Bonnie & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. It was a long, hard fight. May he rest in peace and peace be with you knowing that he is at rest.
Sincerely
Our Deepest Sympathy
Jo-Ann (Cozzolino) & David Garvey
February 19, 2014
Dear Bonnie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time on Ron's passing..
My sincerest sympathy,
Marie Brissette
Kevin Barry
February 19, 2014
Chris & Family-
My sincerest condolences. May your fond memories comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Watkins
February 19, 2014
Bonnie and family...It was a pleasure being your Barbara Ave neighbor for 40 years. Ronnie infectious smile will live on and "Memories do last FOREVER!" My sincere sympathy to all.
ronald lemoine
February 19, 2014
Just read of Ron's passing.Sorry for your loss. With love and prayers to the Lemoine family, Bernie & Stephanie Rice
Christine Mateer
February 19, 2014
Bonnie and Loving Family,
It was an honor to help care for Ronald and to share in his journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Christine IWHR
Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence
February 19, 2014
Our deepest sympathies during this time. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. It was an honor to care for Ronald and be with you all during this time.
Francis Elliott
February 19, 2014
Dear Bonnie and family: Carol and I offer our deepest sympathy.
Fran Elliott
Rev, John Pastor
February 18, 2014
Dear Bonnie and Family,
Sincere condolences on Ron's death. Wishing you all comfort and peace.
Blessings,
Rev. John Pastor
JHC Hospice
JoAnne Jacobson
February 18, 2014
Dear Bonnie and family: I know he fought valiantly and now he is at peace. Although I only knew him for a short time but he made a life time of memories for me. Be brave and remember the good times. God Bless you all.
Sharon Abramo
February 18, 2014
My deepest sympathy's to Ronnie's family.I worked many years with Ron at UPS on preload. He was a great guy. I loved his laugh. He will be sadly missed.
Garry and Karen Melia
February 18, 2014
Bonnie, Chris, Jeremy and Jen...and your beloved families...our hearts are with you and know that your love for each other will get you through these very hard days.
Paul & Diane Lavoie
February 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all your family. We are so sorry. We shared a few garden tales with each other. He will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace and you all find comfort in knowing you will be reunited again one day. Until then I think you will feel his presence watching over you all. God bless you all and comfort you……Diane & Paul
Anne Evans
February 18, 2014
Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and that you and your family are in my prayers.
Lucy Sherlock Taggie
February 18, 2014
Bonnie and family,
Wishing you strength and peace at this most difficult time. It was a pleasure to have known Ron as a high school classmate.
Ralph Belanger
February 18, 2014
Bonnie & family
So sorry for your loss. Ronnie will surely be missed.
Tim and Jan Shea
February 18, 2014
Bonnie and family.....so sorry for your loss..our thoughts and prayers are with you
Joyce Power
February 17, 2014
Bonnie & Family, my sympathy and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May God Bless you always.....
Debra J. Maddox, RN, BSN, OCN
February 17, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Lynda Camarra
February 17, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 17, 2014
Dear Bonnie & family,
It was so nice to see you and Ronnie in December at the Heritage. We will always remember his big smile and sense of humor. May the cherished memories you all have of him bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Jim & Betty Salmon
Boynton Beach, Florida
February 17, 2014
Chris & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in the Ballard family's thoughts and prayers today.
Len Jellesma
John Tuohy
February 17, 2014
Chris and Family
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
You will be in our prayers.
February 17, 2014
Bonnie and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Ron. He truly put up the good fight and was an inspiration to Michael. I will never forget visiting Ron and Michael at work, it was more a social site. God Bless you all and know that Ron is now in God's arms and at peace. Jackie and Michael Breault
February 17, 2014
Dear Bonnie,
Sorry for your loss of a great man and classmate.
Dan and Ann Brunelle
February 17, 2014
Bonnie
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Linda Goodfield LaPrade
Suzanne Murphy
February 16, 2014
To Bonnie and Family...
Thinking of you and sending much love at this very sad time. Ronnie was the best... What a loss... Best, Suzanne
Pat Beauregard
February 16, 2014
Dear Bonnie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Warm regards,
Pat Beauregard
Bob and Karen Facteau
February 16, 2014
Jeremy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
February 16, 2014
Dear Bonnie, Jeremy, Jennifer and Chris and families -- our sincere regrets and sympathy at Ron's passing -- we will see you later in the week -- God bless you all -- Jean and Jack Nicholson, Auburn
John Riley
February 16, 2014
To Bonnie, Jenn, and Family:
My prayers are with you. Great picture of Ron. May he rest in God's peace.
Marcia Siart
February 16, 2014
Bonnie and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of this huge loss to you all. My sympathy, prayers and hope for comfort and peace to you.
Marcia
February 16, 2014
Bonnie & Family ~ So sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. We pray for comfort for you all at this time. Sincerely, Richard & Lynne Foster ~ Scarborough, Maine
Jean Callan/Morse
February 16, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.
It is not easy to loose someone that you love and who has been such an important part of your daily lives for so many years. The good, the bad, the happy and sad moments are all of what made up the man and the relationship that you shared together.
He may be gone now, but he will live on in your hearts. He will be with you as long as there is someone left who remembers him.
Sincerely,
Jean Callan Morse
Shirley & Dick Bodo
February 16, 2014
Bonnie,
Dick & I were so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. We are in Florida and feel so bad that we cannot pay our respects to you and the kids. We send our deepest sympathy to you all. May he rest in peace.
Shirley & Dick
Jane Waring-Pelkey
February 16, 2014
Dear Bonnie,
I was so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. May your children and your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jane Waring-Pelkey & Les
Joe & Jay Maruca
February 16, 2014
To Bonnie and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We know that you and your family will find comfort in all the wonderdul memories you cherish.
February 16, 2014
Bonnie and Family: May we offer our most sincere condolences at this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis and Gayle Power
February 16, 2014
Hi Bonnie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all. - John Nicholson
Steve and Darlene Mackenzie-Schoen
February 16, 2014
May you find some comfort in the happy memories...peace to your family...
Judi Davis
February 16, 2014
Bon, I am so sorry to hear of Rons passing, may God be with you and your family during this time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Bergin
February 16, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a great hockey player and a classmate with a sense of humor that was enjoyed by all. His presents is no longer, but memories of him will last forever.
Tom Bergin
Class of 1962
Gail & Dave Hall
February 16, 2014
Bonnie and family: please accept our deepest sympathy at this sad and difficult time our prayers are with you..
February 16, 2014
Bonnie and Family: Our deepest sympathy are with all of you. You are all in our prayers. May your memories give you strength during this difficult time.
Ken and Cindy Paradis
Suzanne Nethercote
February 16, 2014
Bonnie and family,
Bob and I send our paryers and thoughts to you and your family. From the wonderful tribute to Ron in his obituary, i can see that his family was his world. You will find consolation from the love that you have in you family.
I was a classmate of Ron's at Auburn High. My maiden name is Hoag. We had a wonderful group of friends in high school when life was innocent and full of fun. I saw Ron at our 50th reunion and he looked fabulous. Bob and I spent time talking about our lives since graduation. He talked about his love for hockey. Bob knew Ron from Jr. High and then he moved to Walpole. Bob and I connected after college and have been married for 44 years.
Please know thatt we are thinking of you during these very tough times. Ron was a great guy and a true gentleman.
Fondly,
Sue and Bob Nethercote
Russell Kobel
February 16, 2014
So very sorry of Ron passing as he will be misses as a partner in hockey for many years I truly will miss him.
Fran and Jan Paquette
February 16, 2014
Bonnie and family, we are sorry to see that Ron has passed. May your memories sustain you.
February 16, 2014
My sincerest sympathy from an old classmate at Auburn High and Northeastern University.
Bill Benson, Worcester, Massachusetts
Dick and Roz Dubsky
February 16, 2014
Bonnie,
With our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick and Roz Dubsky
Paul Stewart
February 16, 2014
He fought the good fight against a terrible enemy.....Rest now, Rest in Peace...
Mike Bjork
February 16, 2014
Mrs. Lemoine, Jeremy, Chris, Jen & family- I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy and the best hockey coach I ever had. He turned a group of pee wee bums who could hardly skate and turned us in to a championship winning team. I will never forget being yelled at numerous times when we were kids for hitting the whiffle ball into his beloved garden. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and know that he will forever be watching over you.
Ron & Sharon Mezzano
February 16, 2014
To Bonnie and Ron's children Chris, Jen and Jeremy, we wish you our deepest sympathy at this time of overwhelming loss. We can't begin to understand your grief or feel your heartbreak. May your faith and your memories of the good times be with you always.
February 15, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I had a lot of fun skating with him at our late night hockey games many years ago. He was a great guy..my sincerest sympathy to all of Ron's family. Dick Bieksha (in Florida for the winter)
Mark & Anna(Johnson) Mezzano
February 15, 2014
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. I have fond memories of Mr. Lemoine at the rink growing up, helping our teams in the early years, always encouraging me with a smile on his face.
Fred powers
February 15, 2014
Glad we had the chance to visit Ron at the 50th. Catching up on old times . Seemed so full of life . Reallysorry for your loss Ron will be missed
Fred&Rona Powers
Merryl (Butler) Havens
February 15, 2014
I pray that our Lord will hold you in His arms as you walk thru this unknown territory of letting your husband/father go from this earth. May you feel His love and mercy as you remember the love and so many memories Ron created with you, his family, thru all these years. God's blessing on all of you.
your classmate,
Merryl (Butler) Havens
Dic and Karen Parr
February 15, 2014
Bonnie,
"So sorry for your loss" Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jen, Chris and Jeremy"
Dick and Karen
Steven and Laura Small
February 15, 2014
A great member of the community and a great husband and father. You will be remembered by many.
MacKenzie Family
February 15, 2014
May your light always shine bright upon the loved ones you have left behind.
gil and charlene nobert
February 15, 2014
our deepest sympathy for the lemoine famiy.
Dan & Tina MacKenzie
February 15, 2014
Bonnie, Chris & Stacy, Jennifer & Paul, Jeremy & Marissa.
We are so sorry for your loss.
This is probably one of the most difficult things you will face. Hang in there together, your love for each other as well as all the great memories of a really great man will hopefully help to ease your pain and sorrow as time goes on.
Jerry Fuller
February 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
tim shea
February 15, 2014
so sorry for your loss!
Joseph Hilton
February 15, 2014
Chris and Jeremy,
Sorry for your loss. I first met your Dad back in 1984 in the days of the old Central New England Hockey League. (Who could forget the South County Youth Hockey Program ?!). God Bless you and your Family during this sad moment. My thoughts and prayers. God Speed Ron and thanks for the hockey memories. - Joe Hilton
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