Ron Phillip Fortier
June 13, 1943 – June 22, 2023
Ron passed away peacefully on June 22 at Southlake Regional Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband of Shelba (nee: Reeves). Loving father of Carrie-Ann (Trevor) and Danielle (Rick). “Popsy” will be missed by his grandchildren Kayla, Nicholas, Ryan and Maximillious and Great-Grandaughter Macey. Dear brother of Marcel (Lucie) and Claire (Mohammed) as well as Bill Taberner who Ron took under his wing as a little brother at a young age. Predeceased by his parents Paul and Yvette Fortier and siblings Leo Fortier and Lillian Fortier.
Ron was an active member of the community, especially in his younger days. He enjoyed playing ball (Go Bears!) and hockey (Go Shooters!), making lifelong friends in both sports. He also enjoyed tennis and golf, playing them until recent years in Ontario and Florida.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful Doctors and Nurses in the MACU unit at Southlake Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Sunday June 25th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday June 26th at 11am followed by a reception. Donations to the Our Town Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences or messages for the family may be left at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Sunday June 25 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday June 25 20236:00pm - 8:00pm
Funeral Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Monday June 26 202311:00am
Peggy Bower says
I’m so sorry for your loss my thoughts go out to you Shelba, Carrie Ann and Danielle.
Michael and Barbara Robertson says
Shelby
We were saddened to hear about Ron’s passing.
You are in my prayers .
Michael and Barbara Robertson
Nova Scotia ò
Amie Lambert-Gaudet says
Carrie-Anne, Danielle, and Family
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Nothing compares to losing your Dad. I am thinking about you and sending you comforting and healing thoughts and prayers.
Amie Lambert-Gaudet
Evelyn wadden says
So sorry for your loss Shelba and family my thoughts are prayers are with you all
marc ronan says
Deepest sympathy to all of Ron’s loved ones
Kim Ellison says
I am sorry to hear of Ron’ passing. He was a great guy, with a great sense of humour. I played a number of years with Ron, on the Tottenham Shooter’s hockey team. He was extremely well organized. His puck and ball tournament run like a fine tuned clock.
Rest in piece Ron.
Bill Cummings says
To Ron’s family and friends. I would like to pass along my sincere Condolences. When our Team, Brampton Looking Back, visited and played in the Tottenham Puck & Ball Tournaments, Ron was always a great host and treated us as family. Ron was the main reason that we kept coming back to his great event. You were a real gentleman and you will be missed.
Bernie and Louise Reid says
To Ron’s Family. Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing our condolences to his family. Sad day but does bring back great memories of Puck and Ball days .
Dave & Sue Gould says
Condolences to Ron’s family and friends. Tottenham was a can’t miss time for our Brampton Looking Back players and families. Good hockey, good softball, great steaks but most of all great memories!!!.
Ron & Monika Buxton says
Shelby and all family members,
Please accept Monika and my most sincere condolences for your loss. Ron’s personality and generousity touched a lot of people and he will most assuredly be missed. Rest In Peace Ron.
Monika & Ron Buxton
Arla Connell says
Dear Shelba, Carrie-Ann, and Danielle,
I’m so sad to hear of Ron’s passing. His smile, quick wit and cheerful laugh are a part of my youth. Sending you all love and support. Sorry I can’t be there.
Much love and hugs,
Arla Connell
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Shelba & all of Ron’s loved ones
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Roger and Linda Begin says
To Shelba and family.
We were saddened to hear about Ron. Not an easy thing to say goodbye.
Sending you our condolences and prayers.
Vern Burnie says
Sending my condolences to Ron’s family, he was always smiling, always up for a good time
Ceeri, Viola and Antonia Stephens says
Our hearts are saddened at the loss of a long-time neighbour and a staunch friend. Our sincerest condolences go out to Shelba, Danielle, Carrie-Ann and the whole family. Ron was one of a kind!
Rest in peace pal!!
Kevin Boston says
Ron was a big contributor in the sport community. Whether it was a Coach, Captain, Sponsor or Player, he was very active, competitive and always a team player.
Our thoughts are with the family.
Lawrence and Marie de Peuter says
Dear Shelba and family
We are very saddened to hear about the passing of Ron
We pray for you all as you go through this sad time
Unfortunately we are out of province and will not be able to attend the visitation/service.
We will connect with you when we return.
With sympathy and love
Lawrence and Marie.
Gail and Tom Morgan says
Our condolences to the Fortier family. In our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Gail and Tom
Gail’s Fitness Studio
Dennis and Linda Pendlebury says
Sorry for your loss Shelba, Carrie-Anne and Danielle.
Our prayers are with you and family.
Dennis and Linda
Virginia Cathcart says
Dear Shelba and family, please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time. Holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Ria Heijdeman says
Ron we are thinking of all the good memories we have of being your neighbour on the second line, seeing your 2 daughters growing up with our St. Bernard’s. Also a lovely time when you introduced us to your lovely wife Shelba. We wish all of your family all the best, Please stay in touch with us,
Take care because we do!
Leon Schenko says
thanks for the memories and for being a good friend all those years.
I will always have you in my heart and think of you as a kind person.
Donna Hayes says
So sorry for your loss Shelba and all of the family. He was a wonderful person and friend to everyone. Will be greatly missed. Love you, Donna
Daniel Lavoie says
Uncle Ron, I will always remember you as the man who gave a me a chance and helped me out greatly during a time of my life when I never really knew who I was. I Thank you for that dearly . Even though I never wanted to attend church with you and your beautiful daughters on Sundays , my heart was and still is close to God.
As I now know from the bottom of my heart that death is NOT the end and yet only the mark of a new beginning, we will meet again.
Soon, I will propose a cheers to you with a rusty nail on ice, as we did once back in Tottenham 1981. Rest well uncle Ron.
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