RONALD WILLIAM HART

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RONALD WILLIAM HART 1930 2009 Ron passed away on November 6, 2009 at the Victoria Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness. Ron was born November 30, 1930 in Toronto, was raised and educated there and in Ottawa and came to work in Winnipeg in 1951, first for Canada West Shoe, then with Coca-Cola and finally in various capacities with the Air Traffic Control division of the Federal Department of Transport until he retired in 1985 after 30 years of service. He is predeceased by his parents, Harry and Gertrude Hart and is survived by his wife of 53 years Pat, his daughters Susan (Brien) Kulbaba and Cynthia (Cameron) Doroshuk and seven grandchildren, Ainsley (Tim), Mason, and Virginia Kulbaba and James, Peter and Luke Doroshuk and Deborah (Jason) Burke. Ron was a dedicated Freemason, being a member of Beaver Ionic Lodge #25 in Winnipeg and Lebanon Lodge #34 in Langdon, N.D. plus the Scottish Rite, Shrine and Royal Order of Scotland. Ron served as Grand Master of Masons in Manitoba in 1985/86. His other affiliations include past membership in the A.N.A.F. #283 and membership in F.O.E. #3870. In retirement Ron and Pat spent over 25 winters in Mission, Texas where golf was his greatest enjoyment. During the summer, for 15 years he was an active volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service, with Rev. Rountree officiating, will be conducted at Chapel Lawn Funeral Chapel, 4000 Portage Ave. on November 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Foundation of Manitoba, 420 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg R3L 0N8 for their charitable works or any other charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Maxwell and the staff on the 4th floor and oncology department at the Victoria Hospital. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2009