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KENNEY: Ronald “Ron” Thomas of Exeter
Posted By Charlene O'Reilly On November 23, 2023 @ 2:23 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 76 Comments
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 73. Beloved Husband of Irene (Woodburn) for 51 years. Cherished father of Derek and Leanne Kenney, and Chad and Jacquelyn Kenney. Adored grandfather of Mitchell, Michael; and Christopher. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Doreen and Charles Browning. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and the extended Kenney and Woodburn families. Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Mary (Davey) Kenney.
Ron worked at Canada Post for almost 30 years and was very well known as the postmaster around Exeter. He was an active car enthusiast and loved taking his Mustang to many car shows around Southwestern Ontario. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Jadd as well as the staff at the Exeter Villa and Strathmere Lodge for the care and compassion provided to Ron during his time spent at each facility.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.
Ron’s funeral service will be held the following day on Saturday, November 25 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment at Crediton Cemetery.
Donations to Parkinson Society – Southwestern Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice in Ron’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
Irene and family, Doreen and Charlie, my deepest condolences. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Irene & family
So very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
Joe, Joanne and Jason Bengough
Irene, Derek, Chad and Families
We are very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. As our neighbor for a few years, we had many chats and yes most of them about cars and family, he was very proud!!
Deepest sympathy Irene and family.
Irene and family
sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Ron was a good man and I always enjoyed him as the postmaster.
May the good memories help bring peace.
Chad, Jacquelyn, Christopher and family this has been a long and painful road. We hope that you take some solace in knowing you provided the most amazing support possible to a wonderfully deserving man and his family. Sending you all our love and support during this time.
Derek and family
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Sending prayers
To all of Ron’s family our deepest condolences
Very sorry to hear about Ron’s passing Our sincere condolences
Ron will be missed by his sister Doreen and myself he put a very strong fight our sympathy to Irene and family
best wishes and our condolences
Charlie and Doreen
To Irene & Family:
I am sorry to read of Ron’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time…
Ken Bender
Irene and family
Our condolences to you all.
Cherish his memories.
I worked with Ron many years ago at Hughes Boats. He had a great sense of humour and I learned a lot from him. I’m so sorry for your loss. Way too soon! RIP my friend!
May you find comfort in the memories being shared in the coming days of a wonderful man.
We are sending our sincerest condolences.
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing
To all of Ron’s family and friends
Sorry to learn of his passing, our condolences to all.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Ron’s family.
Irene, Derek, Chad and Families
You have our deepest condolences at this time
Our sincere condolences to your family. We know that Ron was always ready to talk about Mustangs. A pleasure to have you as a neighbours.
Irene and family
Sending our thought and prayers to all at this difficult time.
My condolences to Ron’s family. Ron was one of the happy faces I saw daily at the Post Office. It didn’t take long before I understood that he loved cars! His deep love for his family was also abundantly clear. May his name be remembered as a blessing.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My condolences to you & your family. Sending hugs & love.
Dear Irene and family. Sending hugs 🤗❤️ Irene. So sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. Your cherished memories of fun times will help to comfort you going forward.
Irene and family,
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sincere thoughts of sympathy to you and your family.
Jim & Linda Hayter
lrene and family:
Please accept my deepest condolences on Ron’s passing. He is at peace now. Keep his memories close.
Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron was a great neighbour on Huron Street East, Exeter. RIP Ron
Sending our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our condolences to you.
To all of Ron’s family:
Please accept our very deepest condolences on your loss. I remember Ron from his post office work, from his days in Centralia village, and as a father of two boys at McCurdy Public. That little smile he always had was unforgettable. Ron was always friendly and polite to all he met. He was missed when he left the Exeter Post office and once again he will be missed by not just his family, but by those who knew him as a friend. God Bless.
Irene and family sending my sincere condolences at the passing of Ron.
Our sympathies to Irene and your family. Hopefully all the great memories will comfort you at this sad time. Our granddaughter is still driving the car that she got from Ron. He took such great care of his vehicles.
Irene
Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Irene & Family, Doreen & Charlie & Family .
So sorry to read about Ron. Another one of our good Crediton guys. I had many visits with Ron at Do-Nuts Now & McDonalds. So proud of his family & those grandchilden. Great Picture display. Lots of Memories now & in the future. My Sympathy to all of you.
Margaret Brintnell .
Deepest sympathy to everyone. Remember all the good times and keep them close to your hearts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Irene and families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your loss of Ron, a husband, father, grandfather and brother. brother-in-law. His memories will be with you now and in your journey forward as he remains in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter, Teresa and Joe, Diane and Dave, Cheryl and Ernie
Our sincere condolences to Aunt Irene and her family, I know Uncle Ron will be dearly missed,
Hugs
Lori Nutt and family.
Sorry to hear about Ron’s passing … may his memories help ease the pain.
Dan, Brenda Isaac and family.
Irene and Family, Charles and Doreen.
Dennis and I extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Irene and Family my sincere condolences
Our deepest sympathies to you all on the loss Ron.
Brian & Pat
The Kenney Family
My deepest condolences for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Ellerington Family
I’m so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My sincerest condolences to Irene and family
Irene
Chad, Derek and Families
My deepest sympathy to all of you !!
I’ve missed waving and saying hello as I walked by on my daily walks.
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Derek and Chad always spoke of their Dad with such love and admiration. I remember my husband John enjoying talking to Ron, especially at the Car Shows. I hope your happy memories of him will help you through this very sad time.
To Irene & family –
We are saddened by Ron’s passing. Please know you & your family are in our thoughts at this sad time. May your many happy Mustang memories bring you some comfort. Sincere condolences.
Linda & Lawrence Lockhart, Bayfield
Irene and Family, Doreen, Charles and Family
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My condolences to all the family.
Kathy Coolman
Our Deepest Condolences to the family thoughts and prayers are sent to Derek and Leanne and Chad and Jacquelyn. Hold on to those memories he left behind for the whole family he left the best of him behind to live on through you.
Irene & all your family…
My deepest sympathy and love to all your family in this time of great loss. I was so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I went to public school in Crediton with Ron when his dad was a Stephen Township employee .
Charlie Browning and Ron and I played together at card tournaments in Crediton area. Good memories.
Irene, Derek, Chad and families, Doreen and Charlie, heartfelt condolences on Ron’s passing. He was a friendly man, who was very proud of his family. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Irene,
Derek Chad and families,
So terribly sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a wonderful man.
John & Diane Wilds
Chad, Derek, Irene; The Kenney and extended families. Sorry to hear of your loss. Dalt
I worked with Ron many years ago at the London Mail Processing Plant. Such a nice guy! My condolences to the family, may he rest in peace.
Irene and family,
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
With deepest sympathy.
Barb Storey
Irene and family,
We were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Hadn’t seen him for quite awhile. We both worked at the Post Office many years ago.
Pete and Gloria McFalls
Irene and Family
So sorry to hear that Ron has passed away. Hold your precious memories close at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathies,
Marilyn Pritchard
To all of Ron’s family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Husband, Father, & Grandfather .
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dan, Carolyn, Blake, Hannah and Kane Gower
Sincere condolences to Derek, Leanne, Mitch and Mike in the passing of your dad and grandad. You are all in our thoughts at this most difficult time.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Irene, Derek & Leanne, Mitchell & Michael; Chad & Jacquelyn & Christopher;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. I will always remember Ron as such a nice fellow. I always appreciated his great service at Canada Post over many years as well. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Irene and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
Aunt Irene, Derek, Leanne, Michell, Michael, Chad, Jacquelyn, & Christopher;
We are sending all of your love and support to you all. Uncle Ron was a very kind and gentle man and would always have a wonderful chat with us when we visited. There were many Woodburn reunions and get togethers and Ron was always quietly smiling at every event.
May he rest in peace and may all of you carry the memories you have made with him in your hearts.
We love you all.
Derek, Leanne, Mitchell, Michael and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ron.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
The Borland family.
Our condolences to Ron’s family
Dear: Irene, Derek & Leanne, Chad & Jacquelyn, Grandson’s / Doreen & Charlie / Extended Kenney & Woodburn Families . . .
Words, no matter how kind can’t mend your heartache. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Ron . . . your family has experienced a huge loss with his passing. As you gather to mourn, may loving memories replace your tears with smiles of happy times together . . . may you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead. Ron’s devoted love of all his family & those he held dear will forever live on in your hearts as precious memories & his legacy will live on in all of you . . .
We extend our sincerest condolences, thoughts & prayers to you all at this very heartbreaking time. God Bless 🙏🏻❤️
Sincerely, Clare & Brenda Martene & Family ❤️
Dear Irene and family,
Sending my deepest condolences. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and I worked in different offices, but I always appreciated his advice and input when our paths would cross.
My sincere condolences.
Irene and family,
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Winston and Carol Churchill
Irene & family
I’m sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Thinking of you during your difficult time and fondly remembering the 90’s days when my Dad and Ron car pooled into London. I can only imagine what kind of discussions they shared in their Rangers but I am certain that it must have been quite a friendship bond.
Dear Irene and Famly, Doreen and Charlie and Family: I was so sad to read of Ron’s passing. Every time I went to the Post Office, Ron always had a smile. Everyone has my deepest sympathy. Please cherish your memories.
I just got home from the hospital, and read about Ron, and feel so sorry I was not home for the funeral.
Irene and Family..my condolences to you all for your loss..Kay
Irene
Ron was my best buddy when we were in public and high school.
I well remember being at your wedding.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I know how you feel.
Dale lamport
Irene and family.We just read of Ron’s death today. We know he had along battle with his health issues.We remember his pleasant smile.May your many good memories help you during this difficult time.Sincerely, Carolyn and Bill Woodburn.
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Deepest sympathies to you Irene and your family.