SWANTON , Ronald Walter
June 3, 1925 - December 5, 2006

After a lengthy illness, Ron passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Ross Memorial Hospital in his 82nd year. Devoted husband of Clela Swanton (nee Shier) for 53 years. Loving father of Doug and his wife Evelyn of Erie, Colorado, and Jayne Johnston of Burlington. A special grandpa and 'poppa' to Megan and Kayla in Colorado and Michael and Sarah in Burlington. Ron is survived by brothers Harold Swanton of West Hill, Fred Swanton of Oshawa, sister Ellen Rogers also of West Hill and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lulu and John Swanton of Fenelon Falls, sisters Lyla and Lillian and brother Jim. Born in Fenelon Falls, Ron spent most of his life enjoying his family, close friendships, hockey games, ice cream by the lake and his garden. The family of Ron Swanton will receive friends at the JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 8 Princes' St. W., Fenelon Falls, on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, December 9th from 12:30 p.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment Fenelon Falls Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Lung Association or the Fenelon Falls United Church, Building Fund, would be appreciated by the family. Sincere thanks to the caring staff at Ross Memorial Hospital and Victoria Manor Nursing Home. On-Line Condolences can be made at www.jardinefuneralhome.com