Anderson- Ronald “Oppie” Francis Anderson of Port Lambton passed away suddenly on Saturday August 3, 2013 at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Christie Lynn Anderson of Salmon Arm, B.C. Dear grandfather of Mariah and Allissa. Ron is also survived by; his son-in-law, Donny Lean of British Columbia; brother-in-law, Al Schutz of London; sisters-in-law, Velma Anderson of Sarnia and Vivian Anderson of Chilliwack, B.C. and by numerous nieces, nephews and many close friends. He was predeceased by; his parents, Walter and Yvonne Anderson: his brothers, Don Anderson and Larry Anderson and by his sister, Marilyn Schutz. Ron will be fondly remembered for his time spent over the years at Ecarte Marina in Port Lambton and as a member of Local # 663 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union since 1966. Friends will be received at the Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna on Saturday August 10, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday with Rev. George Bell officiating. A time of fellowship will follow at Ecarte Marina immediately following the service. As expressions of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Soceity or to the charity of one’s choice. Messages and condolences may be left online @ www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845.
Ronald “Oppie” Anderson
Visitation Information
Saturday August 10, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Donations
Heart and Stroke Foundation Canadian cancer Society Charity of One's Choice
Funeral Date
2:00 p.m. Sunday August 11, 2013.
11 thoughts on “Ronald “Oppie” Anderson”
I am a first cousin of “Ron”. My mother was Violet Rogers “Anderson” from Chatham. I was named after Ron’s father “Walter” Anderson. Most of my time was spent with Ron and his brothers and sister growing up as “children”. Playing at the “Anderson farm” where the Anderson Annual Reunion was born. I also spent an “unforgettable” evening with Ron when my 3rd daughter was born. I hope to extend my condolences during visitation but wanted to share my sympathy
Thank-you Walter and Judy Rogers as so many years have gone by and I still grieve the loss I can never fill but only keep him close to my heart and speak of my dad in almost every way about me. Some say my laugh remembers Dad’s sece of humour and grandness for playtime in life’s biggest ways. One thing Dad new how to do was How To Have Fun. He would always say, ” If you can’t laugh at yourself, ome here and I will laugh at you for you. Ha!” I miss him and yet there is a void still of which I have yet to know. Speaking with Dads friends and friends at work, extended family, etc. always brings a refreshing smile to my heart yet a deep bolder plummits to the bottom of my gut because I have yet to know his family of whom is my family too. I hope one day we can visit and remember the good times and perhaps reinstall the importance of sharing wisdom and stories of our inspirational family loved ones.
Dear Christie, I know nothing will seem right for a bit but know your Dad loved you & your girls. You were the light in his eye. You are in my thought Christie. God Bless
Christie we are so sorry for your lost. He was such a great guy, always laughing and having fun. I will have to tell you a story some time about what kind of a prank he did to me when I was little. He worked with my dad so that is how I met him. Again I am so sorry for your lost, he will be missed.
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Ron. I didnt know him for very long but want to say that he was a mentor to me in the pipeline trade and went out of his way to help me. Loved his humour and outlook! He will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Richard Gulley
It was a pleasure to know him and to work with him over the years. His sense of humour kept everyone in a great mood.
He will be missed.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Jack Heron
Opie was a great guy and a good welding inspector had a great time working with him, my condolences
Dear Christie
Thinking of you and the girls always but no more than right now. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; but Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Love and hugs
Kim, Rick, Jacqueline and Sarah
My hearts go out to Oppie”s family and friends. He will be deeply missed!
With our deepest sympathy to Oppie’s family.
sincere condolences to all. He was a very loved man. I hope you are all coping as well as can be expected. I have learned that I had many friends that knew and loved him, that I did not know knew him. All the best to all family and friends coping with the loss.