Ronan, Michael John
(Former employee of MacMillan Publishing and Copp Clark Pitman, Past Chairman/School Trustee of the Simcoe County Catholic School Board, Past President and Board member of C.L.A.S.S, Longtime Member of the Federal Liberal Party.
Peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital Alliston, on Saturday May 10, 2008. Michael Ronan of Tottenham, in his 68th year, beloved husband of Gail Freeman. Loving father of D’Arcy and Denise, Michael, Nigel and Dawn, Alexis, and predeceased by daughter Kerry. Sadly missed by his grandchildren: Jordan, Madisen, McGuire, and Meadow. Dear brother of Gerald and Brenda, Julia, Pat and Joan, sister-in-law Mary and predeceased by Jimmy, brother-in-law Manuel, and his parents Joseph and Mary. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Remembered by Gail’s family: Michael and Nigel Freeman, Pat Freeman, and predeceased by Jean Freeman, and Ken Freeman. Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Tuesday May 13, 2008 from 4 – 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church Colgan on Wednesday May 14, 2008 at 11am. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Colgan.
Bernie Pascall says
He was my best friend. We were choir boys, altar boys, hockey players and really best friends!
Gail..you are special.
Hopefully, one day soon we get together.
best regards
Bernie & Judy Pascall
John and Emily Kelly says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ronan family, John remembers the good old days of living in Athlone and enjoying his time with his friends.
Bob & Loretta Candy says
Deepest sympathy to the family
Zahur Jiwa says
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Michael. We worked together at Pittman Copp Clark back in the 70’s.
I pray that his soul may rest in eternal peace. I also pray that god give your family the strength to face this adversity.
Ann & Dennis Emmett says
Gail, Dennis & I were very sorry about your loss and our sympathies go out to you & your family.
Sincerely
Ann
Coral McDonald (nee Sayce) says
I was very fortunate to have worked for Michael at Macmillan and Copp Clark Pitman. For a young person starting out in publishing, he was a mentor and a friend. I would like to send my sincere condolences to his family and hope that their fondest memories will sustain them through this difficult time.
Al and Laurie Livingston says
To The Ronan’s:
Just to let all of you know we are thinking about you in this time of sadness.
Jan Murdock says
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Mike’s death.
Eilish & Bill Boston says
To Gail and the children our sincere sympathy at the passing of your husband and father. Mike had a great personality and his Irish roots shone through in his keen sense of humour which he passed on to his children. We’ll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dione Mckenzie says
My deepest condolences to the Ronan family in their deep time of sorrow. May God Bless and comfort you all during this sad time.
Regards, Dione
Bob and Susan Campbell says
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
May he rest in peace.
Mary and Jack LeSage says
Gail:
We just got back from a trip last night and saw John Gilbride’s e-mail today.
We are very sorry to hear about Mike and sorry that we were not there to honour his memory.