Ronald Richard Comeau

Beloved husband of Alice (née Kyale) and loving father of Malaika, his loss is a deep sorrow. He will also be deeply missed by his brothers and sisters Michelle (Stefan), Lisette (James), Monique (Serge), Joël and Jean-Louis, his nephew and nieces Emma, Justin, Lily and Isabelle and his extended family in Kenya.

Ron was a quiet and private person who never lost his boyhood curiosity and joy for learning about the world and how everything worked. Never boastful or judgmental, he was kind, good natured and accepting. He shared his remarkable knowledge willingly…to anyone who asked. Raised in a large and loving family, he knew how to share and how to laugh and how not to take things too seriously. His humour and caring nature were endearing and highlighted with the arrival of his daughter Malaika. She brought out the best in him. He will be fondly remembered by us all.

Ron had a very long and fulfilling career in the public service – over 40 years. His work gave him purpose and he had to be convinced to retire. He joined Public Works at a very young age and worked at the Experimental Farm on older buildings with dated mechanical and electrical systems – his passion. He loved being hands on. Before long he was assigned to the Museum of Civilization during its construction as new automated building systems were being implemented. His work on the old heritage buildings on Sparks Street rekindled his interest in how things work. His career shifted when he joined the Department of Foreign Affairs (2000). His work took him across the ocean to Africa, where, as regional officer, he worked on projects in over thirty-five diplomatic missions. He embraced this new adventure and crossed the ocean over 30 times as he travelled the continent discovering new places, new cultures and meeting new people. Ron fell in love with Africa and he fell in love with Alice, his beautiful wife from Kenya. Together they lived in Dubai for several years where Ron was posted. Ron recently retired from Global Affairs Canada after his long career as a public servant.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Ron’s memory to the Bruyère Foundation or a charity of your choice. Condolences and sharing memories can be left at mcevoy-shields.com