Obituary of Ron Dodd

(Retired Agriculture Canada)

December 17, 1934 – November 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family announces that Ron passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024 just a few days shy of his 90^th birthday.

Beloved husband of the late Muriel (nee Dagenais) who predeceased him November 26, 2023.

Much loved and proud Dad of Stephen Dodd, Kim Turton and the late Carrie Dodd.

Cherished Grandpa of Justin Normandeau (Joyce), Jennifer Tubman (Kyle) and Payton McInall and Great-Grandpa of Daisy Normandeau and Kristen Tubman.

Dear brother of Gerald Dodd (late Dorothy).

Predeceased by his parents: Harold and Dorothy (nee Waddell) Dodd as well as his sister, Helen Burfield (late Al).

Ron was a history buff and often shared the story of the day his father returned home from WWII, reuniting families at the train station in Ottawa now known as Lansdowne Park.

That experience had a profound impact on his life and how he chose to live on a farm in the Ottawa Valley.

Ron attended Commerce High School in Ottawa for the sole purpose of playing on their high school football team.

He was a life long supporter of the Ottawa Redblacks and Ottawa Senators Hockey Club. After high school he attended Pentecostal Bible College in Peterborough.

Ron always took great care of his home and hobby farm.

The lawn was always perfectly maintained and wood was piled high in preparation for the long winters.

He was a dog lover and the border collie was his favorite breed.

Dad’s greatest joy in life was family and the 63 years he had with our Mother.  

His legacy of care, devotion, and strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Ron’s final care has been entrusted to the

Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior

where visitation will be held on Friday morning, November 29^th from 9:30 to 10:45.

A Funeral Service will take place in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock.

Interment Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior.

A reception will then follow at the Pilon Family Reception Centre.

In memory of Ron, please consider a donation to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.