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Ronald Thomas Parks
Gathering of Friends

MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg

Monday October 28, 2024
4:00pm - 8:00pm

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Ronald Thomas Parks

May 17, 1942 - October 22, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Betty Newman Parks. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Parks (Vout). Loving father of Randy (Jo-Anne) and Tom (Michelle). Proud grandfather of Eric, Laura (Corey), Terra (Matt) and Brittney (Justin). Great grandfather of Tyler, Katie, Damien, Madison, Kayla, Shea, Lincoln, Dawson and Cameron. Brother of Sharon Knapp. Missed by his best four legged pal Archie. A gathering of friends will be held on Monday October 28, 2024 from 4 pm to 8 pm in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre. Memorial donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation or the Northumberland Humane Society.

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Helen Zavits - November 7, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Helen Zavits - November 7, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Jacquie Verbruggen (Huffman) - October 31, 2024

So sorry for the loss of your husband. May you find comfort in the memories you shared. Jacquie

Sharon Knap - October 30, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Lois Deanna and Tim Horgan - October 30, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Elaine Hope - October 29, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Rod & Denise Lawrence - October 29, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Carroll and June Mallory - October 29, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Ray and Sylvia Gallagher - October 29, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Wendy Elinsky - October 29, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Stephen Cortesis - October 28, 2024

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Ron. I always enjoyed chatting with him when would bump into on walks Stephen and Karen cortesis

Lynn Wallace - October 28, 2024

Dear Betty & Family. I was very sorry to hear of Ron's death. You enjoyed many years together and travelled to many places. Hold onto the memories to help you through this sad time.

Andrew & Karen Truter - October 28, 2024

To Betty, Randy & Tom, We are saddened to read of the death of your dear husband and father. He is fondly remembered by us both as we were involved in your family’s life over the years. Karen supported Ron in the palliative care unit on the night of the passing of his dear wife Barb and your loving mom. Andrew had the joy of marrying you Betty to Ron and we enjoyed getting to know you both more during our time together in Calvary Baptist Church. We pray now for peace for you all at this difficult time, a peace beyond our earthly understanding.

Gord and June, Todd and Patricia, Jason and Teri, Luke and Ashley - October 28, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Jeanine Clarey - October 28, 2024

Sending hugs to you....love Jeanine

Douglas Shortreed - October 28, 2024

My condolences to Ron's family and friends . We were grade school friends . Ron was well liked by all who knew him.

Gord and June Minifie - October 28, 2024

Our deepest sympathy Betty,Tom,Randy and families.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.RIP dear Ron.❤️

Joan Parks - October 27, 2024

Betty and Randy, Tom and their families. Our deepest sympathy in Ron's sudden passing. He will certainly be missed by all. Joan and family.

Elizabeth Ross - October 27, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Warren & Patricia Vout - October 27, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Dan Cleroux - October 27, 2024

Condolences Betty, a sad day.

Linda Hrncir - October 27, 2024

Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Rudi and Linda Hrncir

Evelyn and Paul Callahan - October 27, 2024

Please accept our warmest condolences. We are truly sorry for your loss. Paul and Evelyn

Martha Van Reet - October 27, 2024

I so liked Ron. I am sorry for your loss and the hole that has been left in your heart, and your life. I hope to meet you on a walk soon- just remember, I will be 10 or 20 paces behind the Gazelle. I know that you are thankful for the time you had with Ron, and he with you. Martha, your old 129 Chapel St neighbour.

Laird and Karen Murray - October 26, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Laird and Karen Murray - October 26, 2024

Betty, Randy, Tom and families. So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing . Enjoyed our chats and your smile.

Jay Meade - October 26, 2024

Sending our sincere condolences out to Tom, Michelle & families on the passing of Ron. Hold onto all the fond memories of life with Ron as comfort, throughout your time of grieving. RIP. The Meade's

Brenda Cochrane - October 26, 2024

Dear Betty - With my sincere sympathy on Ron’s passing. I always enjoyed my chats with him over the back fence and looked forward to him coming to my office in late August. I would then get caught up on his and your travel adventures. I hope the wonderful memories of your life together help you through the sadness of his passing. Please extend my sympathy to your children and grandchildren.

Randy Richardson, Jenny Duda, Hannah & Will - October 26, 2024

To Betty and all of Ron’s family, our deepest condolences. Best neighbours ever! Will miss our conversations over the fence.

Jeannette(Jan) Mohammed - October 25, 2024

Ron, I loved you so much. Loved your laugh, man! I'm so glad you and Betty lived life to the fullest. I was so happy when you two got married. My heart and prayers are with Betty, Sharon, as well as Tom & Randy and their families. Your grandkids must've adored you!! My heart goes out too, to your little dog. Till we meet again, cousin!❤️

James and Margaret Workman - October 25, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Raeanna Lees - October 25, 2024

Oh Betty, my heart felt sympathy to you and all who love and grieve for Ron. You were so blessed to have had him in your life. He will be so missed.

Maureen and Edmund Hickey - October 25, 2024

So very sorry! Noticed you at Mass in Port Hope, but didn't get to talk to you Betty. We go back a good long time, and such wonderful memories! Good old St. Mary's! God Bless You at this sorrowful time, Your friend, Maureen Hickey Hugs and prayers sent your way!

Judy and Fred Pelletier - October 25, 2024

Betty. We were so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

gene walleyn - October 25, 2024

So sorry to hear about Ron.....Betty, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and to Ron's family.....i know he will be missed so much by you and his family.....stay strong.......Gene

Robert Worrell - October 25, 2024

Top flight kind of guy! Favourite cousin.

Mike and Cathy Rostetter - October 25, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Carol Lawless - October 25, 2024

Betty I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Thinking of you and family.

Judy Elliott - October 25, 2024

Betty and family I was so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Hold all your loving memories close to your heart it makes going down the long road of grief easier. Sending heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers.

Ian and Jen McKelvey - October 25, 2024

Sending our deepest condolences to Betty and family. Ron was a great neighbour to us on Chapel st.

Patricia Murphy - October 25, 2024

Betty and all the family: I am so sorry for your loss. Ron was such a fine gentleman. He will be missed by so many as a dear husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and of course, BFF to his pal, Archie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You will have so many wonderful memories to share.

Jim & Marnie Workman - October 25, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Katherine Johns - October 25, 2024

Michelle, Tom and family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Bob & Sandy Burge - October 25, 2024

Dear Betty , Randy, Tom & family; Bob & I are sending our deepest condolences to you and yours . May the happy memories help you get through this difficult time . Bob & Sandy Burge

Paulina Knap - October 25, 2024 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Guy and Sabine Parks - October 24, 2024

Dear Betty, Randy and Tom, We are so sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Hugs, Guy and Sabine Parks

Mike and Carol Parks - October 24, 2024

Betty, Randy, Tom and families. We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Mike and Carol Parks Bath

Fred Hamelink - October 24, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family, RIP Fred and Mary Hamelink

Joan and Don Diminie and family - October 24, 2024

Betty, Tom, Michelle, Terra, Matt, Shea, Lincoln and Families: Sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Lena Cutro - October 24, 2024

Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and family.