Obituary for Ronald Wayne "Ron" Kanerva
In Loving Memory
of
Ron Kanerva
82 years
Suddenly, Wednesday evening, October 7th, 2020. Beloved husband of Melanie (nee Jelenic) Kanerva.
Loving father of Eric (Riita), Donna, Myrna, Elaine (Urban) and Marc and their mother Mary Kanerva. Will be sadly missed by his 9 grandchildren. His loving little canine buddies Bling, Nina and Isla will miss him dearly. Son of Andy and Evelyn (nee Hildebrant) Kanerva both predeceased. Dear brother of Bob (wife Anna predeceased), Ray (wife Judy), Carol (husband Nelson Conroy), Allan (wife Tara) and Cathy (husband Bob MacDonald). He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. An extraordinary man and an extraordinary life. Ron was an honours graduate of the university of real experience. He grew up in his beloved Gatchell, where he developed skills that would serve him well for the next 8 decades. Ron had an innate ability to see how things worked and an imagination to build amazing new machines, seen in the patents he registered. He always kept a strong relationship with speed, as a young man dominating the racetrack and then in later years as an avid fan of NASCAR. Ron was a successful and dynamic businessman. He saw the importance of the environment with a waste removal company, he opened his iconic “The Shop”, building a fantastic reputation. His organization unbelievably sold the most snowmobiles in the world. Ron and the shop went on to develop the number one Harley Davidson outlet which he proudly ran till retiring. His legendary energy kept him active in his senior years owning and operating Sudbury’s first rim refurbishment business. Ron was the master storyteller, the conservative champion, the eloquent debater, the caring community leader and the man who understood the true value of family. His legacy of love, commitment and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who had the honour to touch his life.
A celebration of Ron’s life to be determined at a later date. Cremation at Park Lawn Crematorium, Sudbury. Donations in his memory to St Joseph’s Continuing Care would be greatly appreciated.
(ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO THE JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME)
For donations or messages of condolence, www.lougheed.org
of
Ron Kanerva
82 years
Suddenly, Wednesday evening, October 7th, 2020. Beloved husband of Melanie (nee Jelenic) Kanerva.
Loving father of Eric (Riita), Donna, Myrna, Elaine (Urban) and Marc and their mother Mary Kanerva. Will be sadly missed by his 9 grandchildren. His loving little canine buddies Bling, Nina and Isla will miss him dearly. Son of Andy and Evelyn (nee Hildebrant) Kanerva both predeceased. Dear brother of Bob (wife Anna predeceased), Ray (wife Judy), Carol (husband Nelson Conroy), Allan (wife Tara) and Cathy (husband Bob MacDonald). He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. An extraordinary man and an extraordinary life. Ron was an honours graduate of the university of real experience. He grew up in his beloved Gatchell, where he developed skills that would serve him well for the next 8 decades. Ron had an innate ability to see how things worked and an imagination to build amazing new machines, seen in the patents he registered. He always kept a strong relationship with speed, as a young man dominating the racetrack and then in later years as an avid fan of NASCAR. Ron was a successful and dynamic businessman. He saw the importance of the environment with a waste removal company, he opened his iconic “The Shop”, building a fantastic reputation. His organization unbelievably sold the most snowmobiles in the world. Ron and the shop went on to develop the number one Harley Davidson outlet which he proudly ran till retiring. His legendary energy kept him active in his senior years owning and operating Sudbury’s first rim refurbishment business. Ron was the master storyteller, the conservative champion, the eloquent debater, the caring community leader and the man who understood the true value of family. His legacy of love, commitment and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who had the honour to touch his life.
A celebration of Ron’s life to be determined at a later date. Cremation at Park Lawn Crematorium, Sudbury. Donations in his memory to St Joseph’s Continuing Care would be greatly appreciated.
(ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO THE JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME)
For donations or messages of condolence, www.lougheed.org