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RONALD DAVID WYNNE October 19, 1934 - September 14, 2017
After a long battle with neuroendocrine cancer, Ronald David Wynne of Silver Spring, MD, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Clinical psychologist and long-time jazz drummer, he was the beloved husband of Suzan Wynne. He is also survived by his son, Michael (Michele) of Columbia, MD and his daughter, Melanie of Washington, DC. He was the grandfather of Jordan, Skylar and Zoe Wynne by Michael's first marriage to Susan Ulgar Wynne and step-grandfather of Michele's daughter, Jordan Jeffrey. Ron was the son of the late William and Evelyn Wynne. He and his sister, Dorothy Marschak, grew up in Chevy Chase, MD. Like his children, Ron attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, followed by University of Maryland and Catholic University. He is also survived by Dorothy's children, Madelyn and Tim. Ron's long and varied career as a psychologist in Washington, DC and Prince George's and Montgomery Counties impacted thousands of clients. A member of Temple Sinai and the Riderwood Jewish Community. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at Riderwood Village, in Maryland Hall on Sunday, September 24 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home.
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Ann Sanders Maliniak
June 29, 2025
I used to baby sit Michael and Melanie and I always had fond memories of Ronald and Susan Wynne. Ronald was a kind father and I liked him very much. A lovely family indeed. I just learned of his passing.
Terry L Jarrett-Saunders MD
November 15, 2023
After child psychiatry residency, Ron Wynn offered me one of my first jobs as a raw recruit. Once, in supervision, he asked to see my CV. I still use that CV 30 years later! A kind, thoughtful, and intellectual man.
HR
January 6, 2023
I didn´t realize Dr. Wynne had passed. I emailed him to thank him for changing my life by helping me understand a condition I had and what I needed to work through it and that because of his help, I´m doing well now. My heart goes out to the family, sending my deepest condolences for your loss.
Beatriz Deutsch
February 3, 2020
I just found a letter you wrote about me for a job reference. It brought back wonderful memories working with you Ron. We had a great team and we helped so many. I'll always remember you. You taught me so much. Thank you Ron♥ with love! Peace
Deirdre Wright
October 1, 2019
Over 20 years as a private clinician at the Washington Assessment and Therapy Services. This is how I knew Ron. Sad to hear about his passing. Be in peace Dr. Wynn
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Elizabeth Ashack
January 27, 2018
Ron was a great friend. I will miss him dearly.
Frank Heller
October 9, 2017
For me this event is the end of my professional history with Ron, working on Nationally significant drug abuse research...we coauthored the first paper on Drug Misuse and the Elderly. He was cutting edge all the way. I moved to Maine a few years after leaving Wynne Assoc. and opened Maine's first whole grain bakery. Ron understood its significance. bye guy let the beat roll on!
Molly Hauck
September 20, 2017
I am so sad to hear that Ron died. He fought cancer successfully for a long time and, with Suzan's help, lasted a long time after he got it. I enjoyed talking to him at psychology workshops and we sometimes drove together to them. He was also a friend of the late Beryce McClellan.
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Keith Miller
September 16, 2017
I only knew Ron through playing music, mostly at Riderwood. I always enjoyed those sessions; he did a great thing in getting the musicians together to play for the residents. He was always interesting to talk to and cheerful, even with his health problems. I hope you can get strength from the good memories.
Steve Zurier
September 15, 2017
So sorry to learn of Ron's passing. Will miss him terribly, yes playing music at Riderwood, but mostly his generous spirit and sense of optimism. My condolences to everyone in the family. May his memory be a blessing.
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