It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Joseph “Ron” Robitaille, aged 84, on June 21, 2026, at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario. Born in Timmins, Ontario, Ron was deeply loved and cherished by all who knew him.
Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret Geraldine “Gerry” Robitaille (née MacDonald), with whom he shared 34 wonderful years of marriage. After nearly 25 years apart, they are now reunited.
He will be forever loved and missed by his children, Paul Robitaille (Alison) and Michelle Heighton (Murray) and by his treasured granddaughters Emma and Sophie Robitaille, He also leaves behind his partner Irma Vaughan, who brought him companionship in his later years.
He will be deeply missed by his sister Aline Delves, sister‑in‑law Ida MacCarville (Robbie), brothers‑in‑law Everett, Ken (Lynda), Ray, Ronnie, and Allan (Sara) MacDonald, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Ron was predeceased by his parents Paul‑Émile and Juliette (née Rheault); sisters Rita Ladouceur (Moïse) and Thérèse Roy (Georges); brothers Lionel (Irene), Noël, Réal (Fern), and Marcel (Jackie); sister‑in‑law Edna MacDonald; brothers‑in‑law Jack Delves, Clifford (Helen), Jimmy, and Les MacDonald, and son-in-law Darren Fraser.
A man of quiet passions, Ron loved RV travel, classic cars, classic country music, and crossword puzzles. His gentle humor and kind spirit touched everyone he met.
As per Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 8, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at the Whitby Columbus Hall, 133 Brock St N, Whitby, Ontario, where family and friends are invited to share memories and honour a life well lived. Interment will take place in Prince Edward Island on August 15, 2026.
Celebration of Life
at 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Whitby Columbus Club
133 Brock Street North
Whitby, ON L1N 4H3
