DANCEY, Ronald Leslie - Ron passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, with his wife Carolyn and daughter Janet at his side after a lengthy battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
Ron was born on September 25, 1936 in Toronto and raised in Pickering Beach, Ontario.
Beloved husband of Carolyn (Morrison) for 46 years. Dear father of David Dancey (Kim Smith) of Whitby, Jack Dancey (Daria) of Courtice, Ontario, Janet Roznik of Whitby, daughter-in-law Cathy Dancey of Ajax and grandfather of Darren, Ricky, Michael, April and Robert.
He is survived by his brothers Gordon (Jennifer) of Belleville, Terry (Heidi) of Mission Viego, California and sisters Lois Elaine Porisky of Stettler, Alberta and Cathie Morrison of New Hamburg.
He was predeceased by his son Ronald Lloyd Dancey in 2003, his mother Ruby Dancey (nee Alger) in 2011, his father Oliver Selby Black in 1984 and his step-father Lloyd Dancey in 1979. His early career was in the automotive field.
He retired in 2001. Ron and his wife Carolyn lived in Glen Morris for many years and while there he was elected as a Councillor for Brant County Council.
Ron was an antique car buff and belonged to several Packard Clubs and the Historical Automobile Society of Canada. A lifelong conservative, Ron was an active member of both the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and the Conservative Party of Canada.
Many thanks to Dr. Robert Stevens and all the staff at both the Cancer Centre and the ICU Department.
Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, Waterloo on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A private family service and interment will take place the following day.
Memorial donations to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide Program or the charity of your choice.
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