Still often think of Ronnie and his often used quote: "You gotta laugh". Good advice.

I still think of Mr. Corton regularly
I'll never forget his kindness towards me. 
He understood me and was always plesant to me .
I hope he's in a lovely place now and at peace.

After all this time, I still miss Ron and he crosses my mind often.
I'll never forget his kindness towsrds me and his cheerful outlook on life .

I just learned that Ron had passed away. I am deeply saddened by this loss.
I always called him Mr. Corton with respect to him.
He was a wonderful and friendly person and I will truly miss him.
My sincere condolences to his family.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. Condolences to his family and they should take comfort in the fact that Ron was a wonderful person and a great friend to many of us in BMO.  I will cherish the memories of the times I spent with him.

Sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. Worked with Ron at Spadina & Adelaide for 2 years in early 70s under Mac McGlenning. We had so much fun there and most mornings would begin the day by singing ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL as if it were school assembly. He’s gone much too soon and I’m close behind him, I’m afraid. 
Condolences to his family. 

I can add nothing to  the messages of condolences from my colleagues   from BMO except that I shall miss the closest shared friendship and support of almost 30 years from a true gentleman, one who has passed this way but once. My deepest sympathies to “ Si” “Neet” and Laila.

Anitta, Jordan & Xavier,

I am so sorry for your loss.

I met Ron in the school yard in the mornings when we escorted our grandchildren to school in the sunshine, rain or snow. We exchange stories, but the video said so much more about Ron.

Thank you for sharing Ron's life moments in the video. It really shows Ron at his best. Such a photogenic guy with lovely humourous faces. He really enjoyed life and was very generous in sharing those moments with friends and family.

We enjoyed talking to Ron while we were  waiting for grandkids outside school - grandparent to grandparent and Brit to Brit. He was always interesting to talk to. He was was a great guy and will be missed. Love and condolences to the family.

Pete and Maggie Groves

Dear Simon and Anitta, 
Your dad is part of so many memories of us growing up together. And as an adult, anytime I  drove by the house and saw him outside I’d pull over - he would give me the warmest hello  and we’d always end our chat with a laugh.  I’m so grateful to have known him, that was a beautiful tribute. May he Rest In Peace
All my love to you and the family, 
Maura 

Dear Anita, Jordan and Xavier, 

    We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Ron at the school pick up. He was often there at there at the school rain and shine. Ron was such an amazing and kind person. He was always up for a chat and a kind smile.

Our extended family had many moments of connection with Ron through the years. 
He will be missed. Sending you all lots of love 
Lizzie, Jeff, Kale and Robyn 

Ron was always incredibly nice to me from the moment I met him when I was 16. He was the kind of man that always gave good advise and would never hesitate to help you in any way.
Ron will be missed by many.
Matt Badger

I also had the privilege of working with “Cash Collateral Corton” at BMO. I benefited from the depth of his knowledge and experience. I witnessed the “shoe versus the computer” episodes, the organized and ultra clean workspace and the Guinness luncheons.

Friday afternoons, around 3pm, out came Ron’s hymn book and we were treated to his rendition of “Onward Christian Soldiers.”  One of many priceless memories from one of life’s true characters.

I am grateful for the time we spent together. 

Such fond memories of our time together in the Bank at various locations, but especially at Hounslow Heath and St. Clair branch. We spent many sunny days walking on our lunch hour in Prospect Cemetery in which there was an arboretum of many tree species. We both loved to identify and give their common and latin names. One tree, the Dawn Redwood or “Metasequoia glyptostroboides” was our personal favourite. Such great memories and time well spent with a true  friend! 

Ron was a very simple and gentle man..I am very sorry to see him go so early....My condolences to his family.

I had the pleasure of first meeting Ron in the Summer of 1984 when I joined BMO...He was my mentor in Commercial Banking ,also a good teacher and I have learned quite a lot from him. I vividly remembered that day when he drove me down to his branch at Hoslow Heath and St Clair with his small British mini car (like Mr Bean’s ). During lunch hours he enjoyed strolling through Prospect Cemetry where he would learn the Latin names of the beautiful trees.
Ron was very organized in his work at BMO..Desk always neat and tidy....Nothing (except the computer) ever seems to bother him.. In Special Accounts unit  when I was usually struggling with the current quarter’s reports ,Ron would already be working on the next quarter’s reports with ease. He likes to use his fountain pen and his penmanship was excellent.
The last time I saw Ron (Tony Crow,John Quigley and I) was in the summer  of 2019 at his Davenport residence when we enjoyed some finger food,a few pints and good laughs at his backyard patio.  His huge train collection in his basement was his pride and joy.. My last telephone conversation with Ron  was on Christmas Day when he told me that he no longer drinks Guinness or any alcohol and was feeling OK. We had planned to meet for lunch in the new year but unfortunately that never materialized due to COVID.
I consider Ron to be a very good friend of mine over the years and I will surely miss him. ..RIP Mate.


Most of my memories of Ron are of him as Simon and Anitta’s dad, but unlike most houses you went to when you were young where you avoided making contact with the parents, I was always pleased to see him and share a word. He always had a smile and a kind welcome. We were all lucky enough to have Thanksgiving together in 2019 and it had been years since we’d seen each other. I’m so grateful we had that opportunity. He was a generous, sweet and honest man and his children and grandchildren are a testament to this. A legend is gone and will truly be missed by all who knew him. 

My sincere condolences to all the family. I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Ron for several years at the Bank of Montreal and had the opportunity to see what a good man he was. When Ron was a frontline Commercial Account Manager, he had a special nickname which was “Cash Collateral Corton”. Ron had his own unique way of doing things, however, he always came through and achieved the appropriate objectives. Ron was also recognized by his confreres in the Special Accounts Management Unit as a “computer wizard”.  Not really; Ron was able to solve any technical problem by taking off one of his shoes and slamming the computer keyboard with the heel of his shoe. We all had a lot of fun together. We will miss him.

My heartfelt condolences to the family.  

I enjoyed working with Ron - he was a "one of a kind" guy. 
To me , the following describes Ron to a T: 

At a model train exhibition an interested person made a bid on a particular piece of Ron's collection.  Ron said, "can't you read - the sign says $100.00 - that's how much it is."  And that was the end of that.   Later the same day, a young boy pleaded with his Dad to buy that same piece so he could add it to his train set but his Dad thought the piece was a bit pricey.  Ron walked over and handed the piece to the boy and said, "enjoy it, it's yours." 

For all the right reasons, Ron leaves me with fond memories. 
John Huisman 
PS: The computer mice will be happy!

I had the pleasure of working with Ron for many years  at BMO and you couldn't work with a more memorable person. His style was unique. When they made him the mold was truly broken.  As well as the Guinness and Ribena  as Tony recalled Ron had a passion for Cheese Blintzes which frankly I had never heard of until I met Ron. He had all the time in the world for people and was a great Father and Grandfather and a great friend but had the worst relationship in the world with computer equipment that didn't work properly the first time and which he had the knack of ensuring that it wouldn't work on the second try either. Ron - thanks for all the memories and until we meet again - au revoir.   

I do not have a specific memory to share but I did have the pleasure of meeting and working on files with Ron when he was with BMO.  Ron was a delightful, upbeat individual who, while taking his work seriously, remained unruffled and always kept things in perspective.  It was an honour to have known him.  My sincere condolences to the entire family on his passing.   I hope all the wonderful memories help to sustain you during this most difficult time.

I had the pleasure of working with Ron for many years and the fact we were both transplanted Englishmen sealed the bond of friendship. He had his peculiarities, as do we all, but the one sticks out most was his favourite tipple every Friday when the office went for lunch, namely Guinness and Ribena. For the uninitiated Ribena is a Blackcurrent cordial! Where that came from only Ron would know.  My sincerest condolences to the family who were always first and foremost in his thoughts. I shall now pour myself a G&B and toast his memory. Farewell old friend.

Tony Crowe

My condolence to Laila and his family. He worked with me at BMO and was a great asset to our Department and particular to me. He loved his Guinness. I considered him a food friend at work.

Our deepest sympathies to the family.  I worked with Ron for many years, he was a very special person and was a great teacher. 
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. 

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Ron Corton

1 février 1942 – 28 février 2021

Jerrett Funeral Homes - St. Clair Chapel

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