Ronald William Millar

Ronald William Millar

November 12, 1957 - March 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald William Millar, who passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2025, in Carleton Place, Ontario, due to a heart attack.

Ron was predeceased by his beloved parents, Ronald Edmund Millar and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Millar (née Moran), as well as his dear siblings Brian and Rosa Thornton, Sharon and Ron Bassett, and Nancy Thornton. He was also predeceased by his uncles Ronald Moran and Curtis Moran and by his aunts Dorothy Speers, Lois Heeney, Ruth Heeney, and Marilyn Johnson, as well as his Millar uncles Walter (Ada) and Ernie (Kate).

He is survived by his loving family, including his brothers Clifford Thornton (Betty) and Doug Thornton, and his sister Maureen. Ron was a dear uncle to Nina (Glenn), Cliff (Nadia), Angie, Vanessa (Joe), Nick, Kristen, Geoff, Scott (Sara), Shawn (Kim), Vincent, Tony (Elaine), Rob (Jasmine), Cassandra, and Jesse (Aishwarya), as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews who will deeply miss him.

Ron is also survived by his Millar cousins: Jim (Laurie), Ernie (Anne Marie), Jeff (Kath), and Esther (Wayne Brunke).

Celebration of Life & Final Resting Place

A gathering in memory of Ron will take place at Barker's Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario, on Friday, April 11, 2025:

Visitation at 11:00 AM, followed by a service at 1:00 PM.  

The service will be livestreamed on YouTube, to watch the service please search YouTube for "Barkerfh Ronald Millar" beginning at 12:55 p.m. on Friday.

A reception will follow the service, where family and friends can share memories and celebrate Ron’s life.

Ron will be cremated, and his ashes will be interred at Thompson Hill Cemetery in Renfrew in May 2025, when the weather allows. He will be laid to rest between his parents, Ronald and Betty Millar, with a footstone placed at the base of their gravestone in his memory.

A Life of Resilience & Kindness

Ron was a gentle soul who loved his siblings, parents, nieces, and nephews dearly. He lived a life of kindness and was always grateful for the support of those around him. Through the continued support of health and community care workers, Ron flourished.

Christine Schaefer (Smiths Falls ODSP, East Region) was instrumental in supporting Ron until he turned 65, ensuring he had access to the resources and care he needed.

In his later years, Kim, his dedicated care worker from Lilac Health, provided invaluable weekly support, ensuring that he remained independent and cared for. Sara, the owner of Lilac Health, also worked closely with Kim and Ron’s family to ensure that his needs were met with compassion and professionalism. Their unwavering dedication allowed Ron to continue living comfortably at home. The family is deeply grateful for their care and kindness.

In Loving Memory

Ron will be remembered for his quiet strength, gentle heart, and unwavering love for his family. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, and his memory will forever be cherished.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Ron’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

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