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It is with heavy hearts the family of Ronald Frederick Gaudet announce his passing on October 1, 2021. Ron passed surrounded in the love of his family at the Northumberland Hills Hospital at the age of 70. Ron was the beloved husband and life partner to Diane (nee: Burlie) Gaudet. Together they spent 46 years together, celebrated 35 years of marriage and raised three sons. Cherished father to Jimmy, Ronnie (Abbey) and Mike (Erin) Gaudet. Ron was the proud grandfather of Tysen, Lacey, Scarlett and Ethan. Ron may have been a man of few words, but the love he held for his friends and family was immeasurable. He will be deeply missed by all of his extended family and friends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Northumberland Hills Hospital palliative care ward.
Our dear cousin, Diane, deepest condolences to you &the Gaudet / Burlie family as you face this Thanksgiving weekend without your dear husband, Ronnie, the love of your life. Ronnie’s passing again reminds us that life is so precious & so fragile. He will be very greatly missed by so many people outside of his immediate family. Understanding your pain, our hearts break for you. Imagine we are embracing all of you with the comforting hugs we so wish we could give. Love & prayers, Steph, Bonita & Dave, Catherine & Jesse (& children)
Diane and Family We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. We send our condolences to you and the family Love Ellen and Dan
Hugs to Heaven May the good lord rest your beautiful soul. Hugs to Diane and family. Sandy and Bill
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Dearest Diane we are so very sorry to hear about Ron. We are thinking about you and your family at this difficult time. Chelsea, Melindah and Maiu .
Sending our deepest sympathy’s. From the Barr family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
Ron was a fantastic and fun filled partner in crime. We were fortunate to have built many lasting memories travelling together with Diane to New York, Vegas, Miami, Calgary, Vancouver and, of course, Cobourg and Collingwood. He will be forever in our hearts and always in our dreams. Fare well to one of the best brother-in-laws anyone could wish for….xoxo
Diane I am at a loss for words. Totally shocked and saddened. I hope you are coping and are surrounded by family. Please know I am thinking of you. Please reach out if you are up to talking . As always Judy Chambers
To Diane My prayers will be with you and your family . My love is with you at this time. your cousin Gloria
Dear Diane and family We are thinking of you at this difficult time. May your memories stay close. Best Greg & Kelly O'Connor
My heart is broken at the news of uncle Ronnie passing. Heaven is lucky to have him. Uncle Ronnie was an amazing, loving and fun man and I have so many memories I’ll always cherish. Aunt Diane, Ronnie and Mikey please know I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your families.
Our sincere condolences to the Gaudet Family. Uncle Ronnie will be truly missed - he was a wonderful man and we are lucky to have known him. It's hard to believe that he is gone - taken way too soon. Although no words can take away the pain of missing him, I hope you know that his love for his family will always remain.
With a heavy heart I want to give you my condolences. Ron was a sweet man. I know he's at peace now. Keep your memories close to your heart❤ and know that Ron is still with you forever. You can still talk to him as he is listening. It helps the heartache you feel. Take care of yourself my friend. Love Terry ❤???
Diane, my heart goes out to you & your family at this time. So saddened by your loss. May&Ray
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
So sorry for your loss I worked with Ron for many years at Levers
Condolences to the Gaudet family
Diane, My heart breaks for you. Thank you for sharing your travels and pictures with us through social media... it was a privilege to witness the love between you both.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
Diane and Family We are so sorry to hear about Ronnie's passing. Sending our deepest condolences. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Linda and Ray
Aunt Diane, Ronnie and Mikey - we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ronnie was an amazing man and we are both so blessed to have known him. Sending you all our love and prayers to get through this very difficult time. We love you all. Rest in Peace uncle Ronnie, you will cross my mind anytime I see a pair of moccasins, a bottle of Wisers or drive past a Buick. We love you. -Vanessa & AJ
Howie and I send our condolences to DIANNE and the family on the passing of Ronnie. Our prayers are with you all
Dianne and family - Such sorrow for all of you. I am deeply sorry for your loss, and pray for strength and comfort through this time of mourning.
Condolences Diane. Sending you & your family our prayer. It is very hard to accept but he is now in Heaven. He is far but he is always in your heart.
Dear Diane and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, my deepest condolences, RIP Ron. May you find peace in your love and support of one another, cherishing the love and precious memories.
Our sincere condolences to you Dianne and the Gaudet family. Words cannot express the sadness and loss we feel since hearing this news. Ron you were a kind mild mannered husband, father, grandfather & friend. Will be so missed and Dianne will be looked after by so many of your circle of family & friends. A donation is made in Ron’s honour to the Northumberland Hospital & Palliative Care Centre
I'm lost for words Dianne. We were train buddies going to work together and I would hear stories of Ron on our trip to Toronto. I'm sending you words of comfort and healing at this time. Keeping you in prayers.
Our deepest condolences to Dianne and Family. RIP Ron ❤
We are so sorry to here of your loss thinking of you and your family
Dear Diane It is with a heavy heart we extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. While no words can take away your pain, the memories you and Ron created together will live on forever. With love, Heather and Gary
Dear Diane and all family and friends, I am really shocked to hear the sad news. I used to admire you both on Facebook. You have so many memories to cherish. Be strong. My prayers for his soul to test in peace. Aum Shanthi. In love and peace. Suguna and family.
Diane and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. I didn’t know Ron but he married a great woman, so I know he was a great man. May God rest his soul. Hugs
My heart cries , knowing a man , like Ronnie taken to fast . He will always be in my thoughts . My condolences to The Family ?
Dianne, Bob & I are in disbelief that Big Ronnie has been taken away far too soon. Your love for each other always showed. Ron will be watching over you and the family from the other side. RIP Ron until we meet again. Love Faye & Bob
We are truly saddened to hear the news of Ron’s passing. Had the pleasure of having you both as house guests a few year ago & remember Ron as a quiet man & a great friend to Brenda & Bill. Brenda spoke of him so often with admiration. Rest easy Ron. Take care Diane. ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Diane I know there are no words to take the pain away, just know I’m here if you need a hug. Dr. Mueller sends his condolences Ron was a very special patient, always a pleasure to see. RIP Ron xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dianne and Family, We are thinking of you in this very difficult time.our deepest condolences. Although no words can take away the pain and sadness, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ? Burl and Debbie Hannah
We are so very sorry that the world has lost Ron. We are thinking of you always. Love you, Garry and Lynne
So sorry for your loss. ???
Aunt Diane, Ronnie + Mikey - I'm so sorry and heartbroken that uncle Ronnie has left this world. We're all so blessed and lucky to have known him and have wonderful memories of him. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers and I'm sending you so much love and strength to get through these days. I love you very much. RIP Uncle Ronnie XOXO
Diane and family I'm so very sad and sorry to know that the love of your life has departed this world I know that you are broken in a million pieces. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you. I'm glad that I got to visit and have tea with him I will cherish that memory always if you need me for anything just call and I will be there for you ...??
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care
Ron will be missed beyond words... so many special times and memories. Diane, we cannot take away your pain but know you have friends who will listen and care..... we are one of them. RIP Ron
Diane, we are so very sorry for you and all of your family at the loss of Ron. He was a wonderful man who we are blessed to have known. Love you all. Mary and Steve
Ron was truly a kind and gentle man. His love for his wife and partner Dianne was shown in so many ways. Our condolences go out to his family. We will miss you. Jan & Glenn
Diane, boys and families - words are never enough at a time like this. Suffice it to say we will truly miss and never forget our genuinely kind neighbour Ron. We are here for you. ???✨❤️
My deepest sympathies are with you for the loss of Ron. If you’d like to talk, to walk, sit and stare at the world with the strength of a friend beside you, I am here for you . I am here for you now. I am here for you later. Take your time. Love Sharon McNabney ❤️❤️
We are devastated by the loss of Ron. He was an amazing person and my go to person for advise in the past few years. Thank you Ron for always being there for us and going forward we will do whatever we can for your beautiful wife. Boys we are so so sorry for your loss. You were his pride and joy. And yes he was a man of few words but he said what needed to be said. Forever in our hearts our friend ❤️❤️
Diane, Our hearts are filled with profound sadness for you, the boys and the entire family. Rob and I were blessed over the years to get to know the kind, quiet man that he was and will cherish the time we spent with him and the memories we created together. He will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have their lives touched by him. In the difficult days ahead, may you find strength and comfort by surrounding yourself with the love of your family and in the memories you shared with him. ?
Diane and boys our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron we are so sad that we will never see you again. You walked me down the aisle when I married Brendon. You were a brother in law, but more like a brother. We will never ever forget you ?❤ and promise to look after Diane.
Dianne and Family, our sincerest condolences go out to you and your extended family on the recent passing of Ron. Wishing you all strength in these difficult days and hoping that with time peace will heal and comfort your heart. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Margie and Don Lawson
My sympathy to he family Mike Pike Lever pensioner
Our heartfelt condolences to Dianne and her family. So very sorry to hear of Rons’ passing.RIP Ron.?♥️
Gaudet family, sending our profound condolences on your loss.
Ron we love and will miss you forever you were the best brother in law and more like a brother. RIP Ron ???
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care