He was born in Augusta, Maine on September 13, 1925 a son of Thomas P. and Nellie (Kett) Ronan of Ireland.
Jack was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephen’s High School Class of 1943.
He served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946.
Jack was a self employed painting contractor for many years in the River Valley. Prior to this he was employed at Oxford Paper Co. for 3 years.
He loved sailing, going out to eat and taking his children and grandchildren on scenic trips.
Jack loved animals, especially his dog “Chico.”
He will be remembered as a hard worker, and a very loving and caring man.
Surviving are his children; Ellen Marie Ronan of Livermore, Dennis M. Ronan and wife Kathleen of Canton, Linwood J. Ronan and wife Jacqueline of Rumford, John M. Ronan of Rumford, and Pamela A. Jacobs of Rumford; two sisters, Margaret (King) Roberts and husband Donald of Sidney, and Mary Ellen Pomber of Falmouth; a brother, Timothy Ronan Sr.; twelve grandchildren, Lenny Ronan, Tasha Ronan, Angela Ronan, Jamie Patneaude, Joshua Ronan, Jeana Ronan, Noah Ronan, Seth Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Jared Jacobs, Dustin Benedix, and April Pinard; four great grandchildren, Christian Ronan, MacKenzie Benedix, Garrett Pinard, and Issaac Pinard; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Theresa M. (Boudreau) Ronan in 2008, and three brothers, William Ronan, Thomas Ronan Jr. and Stephen Ronan.
If so desired contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice 284 Main St. Suite 290 Wilton, ME 04294.
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