April 22, 1940 - March 21, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Ronald 'Ron' Roger Dufresne announces the sudden passing of their husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 83 years. Ron was born on April 22, 1940, on the family homestead in Radville, Saskatchewan.
Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly sixty-two years, Louise; his children, Brad (Lori) and Deanna (Scott) Janes; his grandchildren, Alandra (Garrett), Braden (Payton), Austin (Dahlea), Carson, and Sheldon, and their girlfriends, Erin and Taylor and his two great-grandchildren, Grey and Blayke.
He will also be sadly missed by his brothers, Norman (Maxine), Lawrence (Vivian), Syl (Dianne) and his sisters, Lorraine Tytlansvik and Rosella (Dale Vickery), and numerous nieces and nephews. As well, those he considered his family, Pat, Brad and Shauna Glover and their family.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, Adelard and Gertrude Dufresne, and his siblings, Raymond, Amelia, Diane, and Dennis.
Ron's family would like to extend a special "Thank you" to Dr. Singh, Dr. Grimbeek, the Medical Dayroom Staff, and the Heart Function Clinic for the amazing care that they gave to Ron.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
If desired, Memorial Donations in Ron's honor, monetary, or the gift of blood, may be made directly to Canadian Blood Services at www.blood.ca. In his last years, Ron was the recipient of frequent blood transfusions.
Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com
Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium
Service Details
1:00 PM