Passed away peacefully Friday, August 30th 2019, in his 82nd year with family by his side after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dear friend and companion of Diane Hines. Loving father of Curtis Ellis (Patti) of Winnipeg, MB, Janet Coombs (Jim) of Coldwater, ON, Rick Ellis (Wanda) of Pickering, ON and the late Little Ronnie. Proud grandfather of Michelle (Kevin), Nicole (Dave), Jamie (Kaitlin), Amanda, Jessie, Hayley and Austin. Great grandfather of Kyle, Ryan, Isabella, Matteo, Makayla, Everett and Bruin. Predeceased by his parents Rupert and Myrtle and his brothers Wilson (late Louise), Glenny (Tilly), Austin (Dawn) and Danny. Dear Brother of Dorothy McEwen (Rolly). Ron will be greatly missed by family and friends and will be remembered by his passion for playing darts. Family and friends are invited to Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. - 705-759-2522 on Friday, September 6th, 2019 from 11:30 am -12:30 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Mrs. Helen Smith officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Thessalon. In lieu of flowers, donations (payable by cheque) to A.R.C.H. or SAH Cancer Care Fund would be appreciated.