Obituary of Ronald Francis Mann
Ronald Francis Mann
1931 - 2022
The family is sad to announce the sudden passing of Ronald Francis MANN, in his 91st year on February 21, 2022. Ron, a longtime resident of Kingston, Ontario, was born on August 18, 1931 in Winnipeg and raised in northwestern Ontario (Red Lake, Central Patricia, Fort William).
Loving husband, father and grandfather. Survived by Helen (nee Lane), his beloved wife of 66 years; daughters Janet (Whitehorse, Yukon) and Karen (Jim) Scott (Edmonton, Alberta), and son Robert (Ellen) (Lantzville, BC); grandchildren Andrea Burke (Charlie), Erica Scott, Carli Mann, Reece Mann, and nephew David Mann (Calgary). Predeceased by parents R. Walter Mann and Dora M. Boles, Vancouver, and only brother E. Gerald Mann, Calgary.
His was a life well lived. Soldier, chemical engineer, teacher, faculty member of Royal Military College, active church member and avid genealogist – his life was a broad tapestry - he touched so many lives.
Upon graduation from RMC, he served in Korea and then continued his military service until 1958. His career was dedicated to chemical engineering at RMC – both teaching and research.
The family invites you to join them for a celebration of Ron’s life on Saturday, Feb. 26, 11 am in the chapel at James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston (proof of double vaccination and mask required). For those unable to attend, the celebration will also be livestreamed and recorded. Visitation on Friday, Feb. 25, 4-6 pm at James Reid Funeral Home. Interment will be at a future date in Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Ontario.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Mission and Service Fund of The United Church of Canada, the Royal Military College of Canada Foundation or a charity of your choice in Ron’s memory.
Use this link to watch the ceremony on our Livestream: SERVICE LINK
