Ronald Nicholas Lawruk

Ronald Nicholas Lawruk
March 29th, 1934 – January 31st, 2025

Beloved husband, loving Dad, Poppa and Uncle crossed his personal finish line with his wife Merla by his side. Our Dementia journey is over!
Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Florence Lawruk, sister Joan Diffin and brother-in-law Charlie Diffin, and daughter-in-law Karol Peters. He is survived by sister Margaret Bonefant (Richard), daughter Debbie Sheremeto (Paul), Wendy Carlan (John), Dinah Robinson (Chris Brackett), Amy Robinson (Mark Jeffrey), Wesley Robinson, goddaughter Donna Diffin, grandsons; Matthew Gagnon (Kaitlyn), Brad Gagnon, Zachary Carlan (Sydney), Josh Carlan (Julie), Davis Jeffrey, Taylor Lucken ; great grandchildren, Charlotte Gagnon, and Anderson Gagnon, Christian Lucken, Makenzie Lucken ; nieces, nephews, their spouses, and children.

Ron had a successful career as an Intelligence Officer with Communications Security Establishment for over 30 years. His love of fishing started when he was a little kid where his parents could find him sitting on the walls of the Rideau Canal most days in the summer. Golfing was a hobby that he pursued in his thirties. He loved the challenge of tournaments. In his free time, he ran a dance club for teenagers at Lakeside Gardens for several years in the 60’s for the city of Ottawa.

In his retirement, Ron wrote and published 8 books. He learned to square and round dance with Merla. For the past 33 years they danced, golfed, hiked and traveled extensively. He was happy that he was retired longer than his CSE career.

When Ron was diagnosed with Dementia, he and Merla received tremendous support from the Dementia Society of Lanark. Ron attended four ‘Day Away’ programs per week. Ron considered it ‘going back to work’ and was often found helping others in the program.

At Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place, Ron’s final home, the family sincerely appreciated the loving care and support by all the staff and Dr. Drake .

We felt so loved and comforted when nephews Michael and Chris Davis sat with us beside Ron's bed on Thursday night. We shared so many great stories of life with Ron. Great niece Harper, 6 years old, made a card for Uncle Ron to help him on his way to heaven. We learn every day how precious is the heart of a child.

The family plan a Celebration of Life in the summer.

Donations to the Dementia Society of Ontario would be appreciated as a remembrance of Ron if you wish.

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