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Sunapee, NH - Ronald Edward Sullivan, 1947 – 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Ron Sullivan of Sunapee, New Hampshire. He died on October 5th, 2025 at home with his loving family.
Ron was born on Coronado Island, San Diego, California on February 6, 1947 to Gerald Sullivan and Mary Watkins Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife Barbara of 57 years, his two children Kathleen Donald and David Sullivan, their spouses Jeffrey Donald and Jessica Sullivan, and his granddaughter Beni Rose Sullivan. He also leaves his brother Jerry Sullivan and his wife Lisa Sullivan, sister-in-law Joan Ruotolo, sister-in-law Maryann Simoni and her husband Kevin Simoni and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by John (Bud) Tuohy who remained his beloved friend throughout his lifetime despite living 3,000 miles apart.
Ron graduated from Tennyson High School and Cal State University at Hayward. In 1969, while still in college, he opened a tiny store called "Stuff for Sale" in Hayward, California, and from there his adventurous spirit, love for old things, and an unquenchable wanderlust set the stage for his wonderful life spent traveling and tracking down fantastic finds.
Ron believed that travel is the very best teacher and that being free to follow your dreams is life's greatest privilege. All his friends and family will miss his presence in the world and will remember his wonderful hugs.
A tribute to Ron is planned for Sunday, October 26th at 2:00pm at the barn at 247 Prospect Hill Road in Georges Mills, New Hampshire. All are most welcome to join us in giving and receiving the hugs he is so famous for as we gather to commemorate his remarkable life.
If you have a special story about Ron, we are putting together a memory book.
Please either send it to: [email protected] or come on the 26th and share it with us. Chadwick Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Billie Barry
October 13, 2025
Barb, Katie and David my heart aches for your loss. So many memories are flooding back to the "good old days".
Ron was always with a smile on his face and ready for a hug. He will be missed by many but never forgotten.
Memories last forever.
With Love to All,
Billie J. Barry
Anne McCormack
October 13, 2025
Ron's enthusiastic energy, light and presence are unforgettable and will remain in my heart forever. His booming laughter and warmth permeated any gathering and gave us each a little more courage. Safe travels, Ron. We miss you.
Joanne Tuxbury
October 12, 2025
My dear Kate, David and Barbara. I am so sorry for your loss My
Memories of our journey to Kyiv, Ukraine remain forever with me. Barbara, you and Ron were an integral piece of that life changing experience. Love and hugs for all at this difficult time. Be at peace.
Doug Windsor
October 9, 2025
It was always such a wonderful wave as Ron drove by our house on the way up Prospect Hill in the convertable. It was really Ron who was the backbone to our oh so special trip to Kiev and the Soviet Union and his idea to introduce the Ukraine's to baseball! Sometimes a parent can be measured by their children and Ron and Barbara have two very special gems. Ahh I'm so sorry to hear but thankyou for your friendship
John Robb
October 9, 2025
We lost a great one. He wi be missed.
Diane Hargbol
October 8, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Thinking of you all
Mike and Catherine Feeney
October 8, 2025
So many trips and dinners and boat rides and canasta games and cookouts and hours of talking and stories and laughing. The love for your sweet Barbara and your kids and extended family, was always carried with you with such pride, topped off most recently by the arrival of the beautiful Beni, your grandchild. Thank you for it all, Ron. This world will never be the same without you. Rest well and watch over us, and please never stop using the yellow pad with the day’s to-do list. We’ll watch for it! Rest in peace, good Irish lad. With so much love, Mick & Cath
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