The Lord in His wisdom and mercy took unto Himself our beloved husband, father, and Papa, Ronald Charles Hannaford, at the age of 71, after a year long battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. He passed away peacefully at home, with his wife by his side on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Ron leaves behind his dear wife of 39 years, Lorraine (Groen). Loving father of Brandon and Jenn, Justin and Cassie, and Sarah. Proud papa of 11 grandchildren - Roman, Carter, Titus, Leah, Raegan, Sienna, Charleigh, Adalynn, Lincoln, Maverick and Dax.
Ron will also be lovingly remembered by his sister Carol Alkema, and his in-laws Adriana and Greg Hatton, Andrew and Shelley Groen, Elly and Doug Crossman, Peter and Teresa Groen and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by parents Charles and Clarissa Hannaford, Marinus and Wijntje Groen and brother in-law Hank Alkema.
Ron worked at National Steel Car for 23 years, retiring in 2018. He also served as custodian of Hamilton Free Reformed Church for 14 years.
Visitation will take place, Lord willing, on Thursday, June 27th from 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m at Maranatha Free Reformed Church, 1114 Old Mohawk Road, Ancaster.
The Funeral Service will also be held at Maranatha Reformed Church on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dibbett officiating. To livestream the service go to https://web.sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/frchamilton/ or https://www.youtube.com/@maranathafreereformedchurc3985
Burial to follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, Hwy 52 and Concession 2, Copetown.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Peace Haven would be appreciated by his family. E-transfers can be sent to Peace Haven - [email protected] To learn more about Peace Haven visit - https://peacehaven.ca/
“The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me; Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever; forsake not the works of Thine own hands.” - Psalm 138:8
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