MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
Pioneer Cemetery
Cold Springs
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Peacefully at the Wenleigh Long Term Care Home in Mississauga on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. Ron Linton at 81 years of age. Son of the late Allan Linton and Delta Linton (nee Stokes). Cherished father of Pamela Linton (Jamie Skimming) of Ancaster and Rhonda Chou (Eric) of Port Credit. Loving grandfather of Megan, Emily, Simon and Eli. Brother of Sharon Lunan (nee Linton) of Harwood and the late Carol Bedore (nee Linton). Former husband of Maureen Gignac (nee Drake). Originally a farmer from the Cold Springs area, Ron proudly owned and operated his appliance repair business in Cobourg for many years. He was an avid sailor and former Commodore of the Port Hope Yacht Club, skier, fisherman and pilot. Ron was an active member of the Cobourg community. He was a former Kinsmen, volunteer with the Salvation Army, and he served on the Cobourg Municipal Committee of Adjustments, Community Advisory Committee for the Northumberland Hills Hospital, and Board of the Pioneer Cemetery in Cold Springs. A Funeral Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Saturday, September 16th at 11 am. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 15th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Interment to follow at Pioneer Cemetery in Cold Springs. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation or Salvation Army.
Our deepest condolences go out to Ron Linton and family. R.I.P.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Our hearts and condolences go out to you and your entire family - I’m sorry for your loss. We always loved hearing stories about your dad and the experiences you shared. Our thoughts are with Eli and Simon - grandfathers are so special and hold a treasured place in our hearts. I hope you find comfort in all the stories and memories of the people who knew and loved him so well.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ron. Ron and I had many chats at the Yacht Club and he was a good man to talk to. Cherish his many memories ... Tony Pitts and Petra Hartwig
Dear Pam and Rhonda - your father was such a wonderful man, and you two were the light of his life. In the sad days ahead I hope you can find comfort in knowing there’s a new angel watching over you and your families.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one Pam. It is always difficult and I will be thinking of your and your family during this time.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ron was a generous man. He helped a lot of people out over the years. His witt and smile grabs at your heart when in deep conversation. I loved going into the store to see what they had just brought in. There was always a story and a lesson to be learned also. Please take comfort in each other. Let him live on with his life of lessons and wisdom.
The members of the board of Cold Springs Pioneers Memorial Cemetery wish to extend their condolences to Ron's family at this sad time. He was a member of the board for many years and his interest in the cemetery and positive input were greatly appreciated.
My sincere condolences to the Linton family. I grew up not far from the Linton family.
Dear Pam, Rhonda and families, Our deepest sympathy to you as you mourn the loss of a great man. He was a long time friend for over 45 years and one of our first friends when we arrived in Cobourg. We have many great memories (pool parties at the farm- before he moved into town and sailing adventures.) He will be missed by many. Love, Noel and Ene
Cousin Ron`s family sorry to hear about your Dad.I snowmobiled with your Dad.Great company Thinking of you at this time. Doug and Esther Linton
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Rhonda , Pam and families .Our thoughts are with you today. We have been friends for many years, celebrated many wonderful holidays , sailing , Florida , camping . We have great memories that we still laugh about. Ron was a true friend ,would do anything for you. Will miss you ! Murray & Lesley
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Pam, I'm really thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. May the memories of a life well lived keep your dad's spirit alive and bring you some comfort. (What an interesting life he had! I really enjoyed reading about it.)
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Condolences to Pamela and Rhonda and all of Ron,s family. Have known Ron most of my life as we lived just a couple of miles away. Most recently serving on the pioneer cemetery board with Ron where he served faithfully. Enjoyed his sense of humour,he will be missed.RIP Ron.
Rhonda, sincere condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhonda, I am truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you shared.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
You have my deepest sympathies Rhonda and Pam. I cherish my memories on the Blue Nun and the many sailing trips with you and your mom and dad. Thinking of you and your families.
Rhonda, Pam and families - I was so glad Ron had his last months close to you physically, as you were also so close to his heart. When I returned to Cobourg, Ron and I caught up on more than 40 years since our school days as we munched chicken wings to celebrate a birthday, a snow fall - or just life. Our conversations ranged from memories of his wedding, high school dances, mutual friends - but the real focus for both of us were our kids - and our dogs! You were his pride and joy.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society of Ontario
We always enjoyed seeing and hearing about Ron. He had a big heart and smile to match. Our favourite memory is of the afternoon he took our family and Pam's out on his boat for a lovely sail on the lake. Our deepest condolences to Pam, Rhonda and their families. We hope your memories sustain you in the difficult days ahead.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad….. many memories of him from my childhood…. Hugs to you all. Xo
Ron was our neighbour for many years. We had many wonderful chats over the fence. Always pleasant and very helpful . We missed him when he moved away. Our sincere condolences to his family. Anne&Doug Murray
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Ron was my dear friend for over 65 years. We met at CDCI and remained close through the decades, sharing many happy memories both here and in Florida. At my husband’s memorial when Ron spoke have shared his fathers wisdom: when a man passes away if they say “he was a Good Man” then his life was a success. Well Ron, you were definitely a Good Man. Rest in peace my dear friend. I will miss you always.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Ron introduced us to sailing when we were neighbors and we are glad he did, because it became a big part of our lives. We will miss his sense of humor and his country boy philosophy on life, and his generosity. Stiff breeze and fair seas my friend . Dan and Wanda
Rons family Our thoughts are with you at this time of the loss of Ron. A good repair man and good friend and a good relative. Ron will be missed.
So sorry to hear about Ron’s passing.
My deepest sympathy to Rhonda and Pam in the loss of your father Ron. I enjoyed my telephone conversations with Ron. He was a first cousin who liked to keep in contact with his cousins. May Ron rest in peace. Bob and Kay (Stokes) Stuart
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you. Your dad has a lovely smile.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Dear Pam, Rhonda, and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a kind man, with a quick and gentle sense of humour. We were fortunate to have him celebrate our wedding day with us and always joked about how he was present at our daughter's birth while fixing the dishwasher in our kitchen! He was so very proud of his daughters and loved any opportunity to brag about his family. Our thoughts are with all of you. Steve and Jackie Waller
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Community Care Northumberland (Ed's House)
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Rhonda my deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you and your family. What a wonderful picture and smile!! Elaine
Rhonda, I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Pam, Jamie and family, My condolences for your loss. Thinking of you and hope you find peace in all of the memories you have together.
Rhonda: Miyo and I were so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Our best wishes, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are here if you need us.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Pamela & Rhonda. Thinking of you and your families.
We are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing, you are in our thoughts. Wayne & Rhonda Simpson
Our sincere condolences to Pam and Rhonda.Ron was always a good neighbour to the Tinney Family.
Pam & Rhonda, my thoughts are with you. So, sorry for your loss. Many great memories of wonderful family meals, out on the sailboat and his sense of fun. Many years ago but still fondly remembered.
Eric & I send our sincere condolences on Ron's passing. Knew him well from the Plainville community.
Dear Pam, Rhonda and families. - Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Ron was always so very positive and such a bright smile whenever we would meet him. Many great memories, calf club, Kinsmen and get togethers. Hugs, Barb & George
You are in our thoughts and prayers, So sorry for your loss.
Rhonda,Pam, we are so sorry for your loss. We had our first sailing adventure with Ron across the lake to Oak Orchard. It was a beautifully day and calm on the lake, enjoyed Ron's teaching us the basics of sailing on the Blue Nun. He was such a great friend to so many. He will sadly be missed.We are presently away in France and unable to attend. Pam,Rhonda we will reach out later.
Dear Pam and Rhonda, we were saddened to hear of your dear Dad’s passing. Jamie told us how much happier he was since he moved closer to you and loved his family outings. Sending our deepest condolences xo
Have many happy memories of the many hours spent with Ron. Goodbye old friend.
Condolences on Ron's passing. There were many times Ron helped me out during his operation of the appliance repair business. He will be well remembered.
We were saddened to hear about Ron’s passing. We have many fond memories of our good times with Ron , sharing a meal or doing a toboggan run at the family farm . His smile will be missed . Our deepest condolences. Joan and Ron Mckelvey
Pam and Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Maureen and my Mom taught together for years. I remember you girls as little ones. Ron has fixed more than one of our appliances over the years. He was a good man. May he Rest in Peace.
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of the Skipper. He was a kind and warm man, full of fun and humour. My thoughts and love to Pam and Rhonda and their families.
Sharon- I am very sorry to hear of your brother's passing.
Pamela and Rhonda- very sorry to hear of your father's passing.
I knew Ron most of my life, and he will be missed by many, but he sure adored his family ! I am so sorry for your loss… ?
Ron was a good friend. I first met Ron ln 1985 when Norma and I joined PHYC. Ron always made us laugh with his jokes & happy go lucky attitude. Fair sailing my friend. Orn and Norma Haraldsson
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing… I lived on a farm near him at Coldsprings . We occasionally crossed paths and had a good visit to ‘ catch up ‘ . He always had his little dog companion with him…sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss .
My sincere condolences to Ron’s family. He was a good friend for many years and will be missed.
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Ron’s family from all of us at Rowe’s appliances
Ron will be well remembered by members of the Cobourg Yacht Club. We raced with him for many years and enjoyed all the great times before and after. Ron was always helpful and cheerful! Smooth sailing old friend!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Fred and I always enjoyed sitting and talking with Ron at a picnic table at the PHYC..which by the way he gifted to Fred. The stories to tell from our sailing trips...watching the waterline of Ron's sailboat go deeper into the water after a trip to Mahan's. You know what I'm talking about!? Ron will be missed by many but we have memories of time well spent with him
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. A wonderful landlord when we rented from Ron many years ago
I knew Ron as a repairman and friend from the Y . He was always so kind , friendly and funny .Sorry for your loss❤️
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss.
I remember Ron well as a service repairman. Great guy to talk with. Condolences to all his family, may he rest in peace and may your memories carry you through your loss.
Ron was a client of ours at eagle.ca for a quarter century. He'd call a few times a year, sometimes to renew his service, sometimes just to check in on us to see how things were going. We always loved the conversations and learned more about him and Cobourg with every chat. Sail on Ron...
To Ron’s family, We both have known Ron for many years, with our paths crossing multiple times over those years in many different areas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Tom & Carol Ann