Ronald James McLean
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On May 4, 2010 @ 9:26 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 13 Comments
Ronald James McLean
April 19, 1934 – May 3, 2010
Ronald McLean passed away peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital, on May 3, 2010, with his wife, Barbara (nee Wilson) and his children at his side, after battling lung disease (COPD). Ron loved life and spread that love around all of the people he encountered in his 76 years. To say that his sense of humour was infectious would be an understatement; his basic philosophy of life was to make someone laugh every single day. From Parkdale Collegiate to Toronto Teachers’ College, an Etobicoke principal for 25 years and a bartender for even longer, Ron touched the lives of an incredible number of people. He would walk into any room and fill it with his laid-back personality. Ron will be dearly missed and thought of daily by his wife, Barbara, and his children, Kevin (Rasa), Derek (Lisa), and Michelle (Angelo). As their “Pops”, he will also be missed by his grandchildren, Kyara, Maddy, Makana, Sierra, Jack, Saulius and Aaron. His brother, Richard D. McLean, QC of Toronto (Agnes), brother-in-law Ted Wilson, nieces and nephews, Jim, Jeff, Linda and Katherine, will miss Ron greatly.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday, May 10 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 o’clock.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel on Tuesday morning, May 11 at 11 o’clock.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sick Children’s Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Please accept my sincere condolences.
I remember Ron just as he was described in the obituary notice. He will be missed!
Gary Parkinson
Our hearts go out to you Barb, Kevin, Derek, & Michelle and your families during this trying time! Our sincere condolences to you all!
We would like to send you our most sincere condolences at this very difficult time.
Derek, Lisa, Sierra, Aaron & Extended McLean family:
We are very sad to hear this news and want you to know we are thinking of all of you during this sad time. *Hugs*
I will always remember his sense of humor and his smile:)
He will be dearly missed but ALWAYS in my heart.
Sincere condolences to all.Big hugs.
My sincere condolences on Mr. McLeans’ passing. He was my
Principal at Beaumonde Heights, and he was always so warm and never without a smile or a laugh. Ive always remembered him fondly and will continue still.
Dearest Barb,
Please accept my deepest condolences at this time, to you and to your family.
I know that Ron will be missed terribly. His warmth and his sense of humor will be missed by us all. Please be assured that we will offer our prayers on his behalf and on yours.
Susan (your eyeglass friend)
The image of Ron I will always carry with me is his hosting of the OPSTF General Meetings, especially the “Joke Telling Contest”. Ron’s constant stream of quips and “bon mots” were worthy of any late-night host. His intent was always to entertain and lighten the spirit. In the twenty-plus years of our acquaintance, I never saw Ron without his characteristic big smile and a personal quip for everyone he encountered – especially if he had invented a nickname for you! I admired Ron, both as a principal and as a person, and look to his example in my own life and work: “Take the work seriously, not yourself”.
We are both so sad to hear this news. We are thinking of you and your families during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Kevin & Rasa, our condolences on the loss of your father (in-law). We didn’t know him very well but from the stories we have heard he was a wonderful man who was truly loved and admired by all who knew him.
Derek and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hi i am Ronald James Mclean grandchild Pops was the best grandfather anyone can ever had he would always correct me in anything Grammer he would score my jumps into the pool and always make joke to make me laugh! Like: Save The bones for mr bones
i no that your gone now pops but i no your in a better place it has been differen without you but it has been almost a year now and were getting trough it togther
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Please accept my condolences. I remember Ron fondly. His sense of humour and warm smile brightened our Principals’ Association meetings.