Obituary of Annabelle 'Ann' Ronson

RONSON: Annabelle (Lowry) A resident of Raleigh Township, Ann passed away, at home, on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the age of 88. Born in Ireland, daughter of the late Marshall & Annabella (Ross) Lowry. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late G. Burton Ronson (1996). Loving mother of David and his wife Diane Ronson of Raleigh Township, Elizabeth and her husband Gary Stover of Chatham, and Mary and her husband Jim Depuydt of Raleigh Township. Ann will be missed by her grandchildren Deanna, Derek, and Devon Ronson; Eric, Mary Beth, and Heather Stover; and Meredith and Matthew Depuydt. Dear sister of Gladys and the late Archie Patterson. Remembered by her sisters in-law Lorena Henderson, June and her husband Art Stewart, and Wilma and her husband John Polowick, all of Blenheim. She is also survived by many nieces, and nephews. Ann was an active member of St. Luke’s United Church where she served as treasurer and secretary of the Cradle Roll. She was a lifelong member of the U.C.W. Ann spent many years working along side Burt on the family farm and continued to work hard to look after things on her own when he passed away in 1996. She was always on the go enjoying nature and birds and always eager to take a camping trip. Ann was proud of her Irish heritage. She created many beautiful oil paintings, but her true passion was her family. Please join Ann’s family as they receive friends on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 7, 2010 with Pastor Eric Skillings, of St. Luke’s United Church, officiating. Interment to follow at Pardoville/Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Ann to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. Luke’s United Church are welcomed and appreciated by the family. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario. 519-351-2040