Obituary of Ronald Durward Andrews
Ronald Durward Andrews
(November 4, 1939 - August 24, 2021)
It is with sadness we share the news that Ronald D Andrews passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Tofield Care Centre.
Ron was born November 4, 1939 in Bremner, AB. Ron was best known as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Married to Helen for 58 years. They shared a good life beginning in Sherwood Park, AB and for the later part of their lives, they lived in Round Hill, AB.
Ron and Helen had three children Shannon (Brad) Stannard, Shawn (Shelley) Andrews, and Shelley (Neil) Wright. He was known as Papa to seven grandchildren Sarah (Keenan), Cody (Tyler), Samantha, Matthew, Daniel (Kennedy), Mackenzie and Gavin, and Great-Papa to two great-grandson’s Charlie and Hayden. Ron also leaves behind his siblings Lewis (Cathie), Dorie (Jim), Marilyn (Robert), and Elaine (Terry). Ron had numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Ron was predeceased by his dad Lorne in 1968 and mom Flossie in 2005. Ron had his struggles throughout his life, but he truly enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling and visiting with friends and family, and being a member of the Round Hill Elks. Ron will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from the Round Hill Community Hall. Interment has taken place at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Round Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Ronald's memory may be made to the Round Hill Elks, the Round Hill Ag. Society, or to the Ardrossan United Church.