Passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Janet (Blair) Hern and late Patricia (Mohan) Hern. Cherished father of Kelly and Jamie Herbst, Jason Hern and Louise Sullivan, Adam and Kim Hern, and Janelle and Jeff Reid, and step-father of Jonathan Chapman. Adored grandfather of Mackenzie, Aislinn; Claire; Reese, Hanna, Casey, Tyson; Jack, and Finn. Fondly remembered by the Hern, Blair, and Macmillan families.
Ron will be remembered for his kind nature and love of his family. He was known for his exceptional carpentry abilities and those memories will stand the test of time. We are all very lucky to have such a kind, gentle, loving and hard-working man be such an important part of our lives. He will be missed but never forgotten.
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Monday, February 26th from 1 – 4 PM, with words of remembrance starting at 2 PM.
A public interment will be held at Exeter Cemetery on Tuesday, February 27th at 10 AM.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Ray and Judy Mills
Dear Kelly, Jamie, Jason, Louise, Adam, Kim, Janelle and Jeff, Geraldine, Gary, Brenda, Don and families;
Please accept our deepest sympathy at your loss of a good father, grandfather and brother=in-law.. Ron was a hard worker and Ray always enjoyed the years he worked with him. He learned a lot from an expert with wood. Although we have not seen a lot of Ron over the last many years, whenever we did meet up with him he always gave us a rundown of his 4 children and then his grandchildren. I am so sorry we were unable to be at the funeral to speak with each one of you. Know that we are thinking of each one of you and praying you find comfort in knowing Ron lived a good life and left an wonderful legacy. God Bless
Tim McAllister
Kelly, Jason, Adam , Janelle and all of Ron’s family, my condolences on your loss. A kind man and great friend to our family over the years. He left his mark on the community that will not soon be forgotten. Thinking about you all at this sad time.
John W Ziler
It was only today that I heard of Ron’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the family.I have many happy memories of visits with Ron and Janet and after Janet’s passing, with him and Pat. RIP
John Ziler
George and Sue Wilson
Adam and Kim, heartfelt condolences on your Dad’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelley
My prayers to you and your family. It was such a joy to have all of you in my life! I will never forget all the fond memories of riding our tricycles around the kitchen island, swimming in your pool or hiding in the linen closet when I had to go home as a littlr girl. I always had a fun time and we had many amazing Christmas’ in your old home. I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Ron and your Dad and Grandpa. May God grant you his peace! 💔♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💛
Ken and Sandi Bergmann
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts are with your families during this difficult time.
Bob McDonald
To the Hern and Blair families,
Our sincere condolences to all on the loss of Ron. Treasure all the wonderful memories on the days and months ahead.
Bob and Joyce McDonald
Carin Marr
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. We have known the family since Janet was teaching and Ron was carpenter with my brother. You have great family memories. Cherish them forever. Your parents are always looking after you. I adored your mother she was such a great teacher and influence in my life
Carin Marr
Our deepest condolences at this time
George and Carin Marr
Wayne DeLuca
Kim, Adam and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Ron.
Treasure all your special memories!
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Exeter
Eric Campbell Ford Lincoln
To The Hern and Blair Families:
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Ron.. Ron was a good customer for many years.
He will be missed..
Eric Campbell Ford Lincoln, Families and Staff
Ron Rupert
To the Hern and Blair Families So sorry to you all in the loss Of Ron. May all the wonderful memories you cherish bring comfort in the days to come. Our deepest sympathy Ron and Karen Parsons Rupert
Barbara Poole
My sincere condolences to all of you. Your Dad was a man to be proud of: his accomplishments of houses he built and carpentry projects he created for friends and family will live on for a very long time. And he and your Mom created a beautiful family. May your many happy memories sustain you in the difficult times ahead.
Troy and Angela McLaughlin
We are fairly new to the neighbourhood and never officially met Ron but said hi from across the road or at the mailbox in front of our house. He was always quiet and “on a mission”. We hope your family finds comfort in his craftsmanship. He lived in such a beautiful home.
Joan Caldwell
Our thoughts are with you all in the loss of Ron. I remember babysitting for Ron and Janet when they were our neighbours at Crediton Road. My sympathies to all of you at this time
Joan (Klemke) & Stephen Caldwell
Michelle, Jarrett & Dominic Jeffrey
Our deepest condolences to you all. Hold on to the good memories-they will help you navigate through the difficult times.
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
To the Hern & Blair families
We are sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a kind and talented man who loved to work with wood. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Phyllis Mommersteeg
To the Hern and Blair Families,
My sincere condolences to you all for the loss of Ron,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Keep your precious memories close .
Phyllis Mommersteeg
Wendy Kerslake
Kelly, Jason, Adam, Janelle and families,
I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend your Dad’s Celebration of Life but sending sincere condolences. Jim worked with your Dad many years ago and not only did they share their love of carpentry but also lots of laughter! I have many good memories of fun times with both your Mom & Dad. Smile and talk about all the wonderful family memories you shared.
Wendy Kerslake
Carole Damen
My condolences to the family , may all your memories keep him close in your heart
Garry and Bev Kline
Adam, Kim and the entire Hern family,
We send our heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of a wonderful Dad and grandpa.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
The Kline Family
Wendi Schwindt
Dear Hern family…so, so sorry to hear about this…your dad was an amazing man! I will never forget how much he loved your mom and all of you. He was so proud of your accomplishments…cherish the memories
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Kelly, Jason, Adam, Janelle and families.
Our hearts go out to all of you with the passing of Ron
He was a great friend and we have many fond memories of times spent with him.
He was such a talented carpenter and we have many pieces in our home that we cherish.
Giuliano Curto
So sorry for the loss of your father Jason. My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.
Marg Prout
Sincere condolences to all the Hern and Blair families. Cherish your
wonderful memories and may they help you now and in the coming
days.
Sandra & Larry Hern
We extend our condolences to Ron’s family. He built our house in 1976 and we think of him often.
May good memories of your dear Dad and Grandpa bring you comfort in your sorrow at his loss.
Jim & Verla Russell
To the Hern/Blair Families:
Our heartfelt sympathy on Ron’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Alan, Andrea, Holly and Ryan
Thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Jim & Robin Ballantyne
Kelly, Jason, Adam, Janelle and families
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Ron. I will remember him as a skilled carpenter and cabinet maker, leaving a legacy of his builds for years to come.
John and Sandy Ulch
We offer our sincere sympathy to the Hern family. Thinking of you!
Bonnie Manders
Sincere Sympathy to the Hern Family. My thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time. RIP Ron.
Jim Oesch
Janelle and family, sorry for your loss ,hold your memories close
Jim & Eleanor Macmillan
Condolences to Janelle, Adam, Jason, Kelly and family and Jonathan
We knew Ron first through Pat and her grand friendship with Janet and then as our brother-in-law. We’ve had several wonderful trips together through Spain and the Dominican Republic. Three photo albums and so many wonderful times including adventures in Manitoba and in the Ottawa Valley and Prince Edward County. We knew first hand his talent as a carpenter and his ability to tackle design complications or previous construction issues. We never knew such a generous individual giving of his time and skills. He loved to talk and we would sit and play cards or triominos or reminiscing. Through the COVID times we all stopped travelling but kept in touch with FaceTime. Ron will be sadly missed.
Jim Oesch
Janelle and family, sorry to see this , I always say , keep your memories xo
Bonnie Sitter
Kelly, Jason, Adam , Janelle and families.
My sympathy to each of you.
What a wonderful role model your Dad was. Ron was so proud of all his family.
It is such a difficult time as you say good-bye. I feel confident that the smiles and laughter and good times that you shared with your Dad will cross your minds often. It is good to remember.
Bonnie
Don & Joan Heywood
To The Hern And Blair Families:
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Hugs Don & Joan
Bernice Boogemans
To Ron Hern’s family and the Blair family. We are so sorry Ron has left this earth for a better place. Bob says Ron was the best boss he ever had in his working years. Ron was a great teacher in the carpentry business. Rest in peace, Ron. You were a special man..
Bob and Bernice Boogemans
Earl and Marilyn Miller
To Ron’s family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Ron. Earl has fond memories of the years together at Zion School and community. We appreciated his skilled carpentry work over the years. We also enjoyed friendship with him and Janet. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with your loss, and may the memories you share encourage your hearts.
Brian and Heather Ballantyne
Dearest family of Uncle Ron,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Ron was a kind and brilliant; even though I worked for Ron for such a brief time during my youth, the things that he taught, helped to lay the foundations of my career. I will always be grateful.
Lynne (Hern) Haughton
Kelly, Jason, Adam and Janelle and families.
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Ron’s passing.
May you hold your memories close of your father and Grandfather during this difficult time.
Love to all!
Lynne, Aldane, Jordann, Abbi, Jason and Jericho Haughton
Niall and Rosemary Straw
A great neighbour and true friend
Condolences to all the family
Bob Fisher
My sincere condolences to Ron’s family… he will surely be missed at coffee hour on Tuesday and Thursday’s.
alma Ballantyne
Condolences from Alma. I have many memories of when Ron built cupboards and vanities and all kinds of stuff out of wood at my house 25 years ago. Lots of wonderful memories growing up. Love you brother Ron.
Your sister Alma
Fred Miller
Our condolences to the Hern and Blair families on the passing of Ron.
I have fond memories of growing up in the Zion Community with Ron
in the the good old days.
Fred and Elaine Stephen Miller
Dan, Priscilla and Winston Finkbeiner
We are sorry for your loss and thinking of your family during this time. Sincerely, Finkbeiner Family
Linda and Jim Hayter
Kim, Adam and the Hern Family
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Don Dixon
I am going to miss Ron at our coffee hours, he always had some stories from his carpentry days and we could always rehash the local politics. Rest in peace my friend. My sympathy to the family in your loss.
Darren Boyle
We are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our very kind and warm condolences.
Darren, Denise, Kayleigh & Sean Boyle
Randy and Carolyn
Kelly, Jason, Adam, Janelle and families. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Cherish the memories. Hugs to all.
Don &Edith Lewis &family
To Hern families & Blair families
Ron and Janet were neighbors of ours– great people.
So sorry to see the passing of Ron.
Our condolences to you all.
Larry and Faye Skinner
To the Hern and Blair families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend the celebration of Ron’s life. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of him and hold them close to your hearts.
Evelyn Vincent
To Ron’s family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Ron was a gentle man.
May the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Shirlee & Allan
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family in Uncle Ron’s passing
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Kelly, Jason, Adam , Janelle and families.
We are so sad to have lost Ron. He has been a part of our life forever.
Bryan, Cate, Robyn & Teagan
We are thinking of you all during this time. Cherish your memories.
Mike and Beatie Rau
Adam, Kim and Hern families, so sorry for your loss. Remember those happy memories with your Dad .
Mike and Beatie Rau
Brenda and Don Jones
Kelly, Jason, Adam, Janelle and families
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad, Grandpa and a wonderful man.
I have know Ron since I was 10, like a big brother. He would pick me up from school by snowmobile on snowy days and build whatever I thought I needed for school projects.
Ron was a quiet man of many talents. He had a community reputation of being able to build anything with wood.
Place a string instrument in Ron’s hands and he could play. No sheet music required.
In later years whenever we saw Ron he always spoke of his children and grandchildren. He was so proud of all of you.
We will miss him but never forget.
Love
Brenda and Don
Ron and Marlene Moore
Our deepest sympathy to all the family . Ron was a wonderful kind person, Our honour to have known him for many many years. We are so lucky to have one of his beautiful carpentry works in our family, He made a Rocking Horse for our first grandchild twenty nine years ago . A true piece of art ! May all the good memories sustain you and bring you peace
Friends Ron and Marlene Moore 🙏🏼
Barbara Mitchell Mitchell
My sincere prayers and condolences to the Hern family
Michele & Alan Hodgert
Kim, Adam & family
So sorry for your lost. We know your sadness. Keep your memories close to your heart and think of them often.💔
George and Elaine Keller
So sorry for the loss of Ron. We always enjoyed our family dinner visits.
Becky Case
Im so sorry for your loss.