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Ronald G. 'Pop' Near

Age 90, of Margaree Centre, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Mary’s, Ont., on May 3rd, 1926, a son of the late Casper and Mary (Morris) Near. 'Ron' was the last surviving sibling of 15. Ronald joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943. He served as a Gunner on merchant ships until the end of the war when he was discharged. Rejoining the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951 and serving in several posts on the East coast, including Shearwater, until retiring with 25 years’ service in 1971. During retirement, Ron worked as an entrepreneur, was an avid sports enthusiast, and a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs’ fan. Besides his parents and siblings, he was predeceased by his infant daughter, Cynthia. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Lucille (Leppard) Near; sons, Ronald (Peggy), Yellowknife; Randall, Margaree Centre; daughter, Cindy (Jeffery) Hart, Margaree Centre. He will be missed greatly by his grandchildren, Brandy (Mike), Wade (Eve), Mandy, Mark (Laura), Lindsey (Jan-Michael) and Logan (Melissa); great-grandchildren, Kylie, Daniel, Claire, Ares, Avery, Alexis, Rylea, Ainslea, Oliver, and Lucy. The family would like to thank Dr. Ritter, Lori Anne RN, Marguerite Miller RN and the home support staff for the excellent care Ron received during his time of need. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home, Margaree Valley.




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