Ron was born on August 20, 1937 at Curling, Newfoundland. He grew up in both Curling and Cox's Cove Newfoundland until he left at the age of 17 to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954. While stationed in Senneterre Quebec as a Fighter Control Operator, he met and later married Barbara Kramer on his birthday in 1957. In 1966 Ron re-mustered to a Recreational Specialist. Ron had many other postings in Canada including Foymount, Clinton, Gander, Greenwood and finally Penhold where he retired from the Air Force in December of 1980. However no matter where Ron was, Newfoundland was always still his true home. Ron was best known for his athletic abilities. He played and excelled in all sports and won numerous championships and tournaments. After retirement Ron managed multiple curling rinks and golf courses as well as had a custom golf club business. In most recent years Ron worked part time at both River Bend Golf Club and as a Commissionaire at Bowden Institute. Ron loved to teach all sports, but especially loved to play and give golf lessons to friends and family.