Ronald Strupat

Died: June 13, 2017 | Place: Parkwood Institute

Obituary

Strupat, Ronald Francis….

Died peacefully at WCW Parkwood Institute, London on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Born in Waverly, Nova Scotia on April 22, 1921. Predeceased by his wife Jean (nee Harrington) brothers George and John, sisters Helen and Anna. Survived by brother Donald, now in Sunnybrook in Toronto. Served with the Canadian Army Elgin Reg. from 1941 until the end of the war. He was attached to the British 8th Army, seeing action in North Africa, Italy and finally in liberating Holland. He was a proud member of the Canadian Legion, HMCS Prevost and Navy Reserve. Employed with Canada Post for 34 years as a letter carrier. Dad was a skilled carpenter. Cottages, additions, garages for family members were a commonplace. Happy memories of family trips to Nova Scotia, vacations at the Pinery and years of summers in Bayfield. Sadly, missed by sons Doug (Nancy), John (Leslie) and David. Gramps to Paul (Diane), Andrea, Christine and Nick. Great grampa to Bailey and Autumn. Nieces Susan, Lynda and Carol. Nephews Robert, Roger and Wayne. To the staff of WCW, we extend an expression of gratitude for your continuous loving care of our Dad. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will follow in July. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

11 Comments

  1. Mary Ellen Harvey June 16, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Doug & Nancy

    So sorry to read of your loss. Doug, your dad lived a long productive life. I still remember him as our postie on Wellington Rd. Again, so sorry for your loss.

    Regards
    Mary Ellen

  2. Don Blay June 16, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Doug to you and your family, Katie and I express our condolences for your loss; the picture of your Dad tells me he had your sense of humour and lookout on life!
    Don Blay

  3. Alice Fulton June 16, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Your father, Ron, trained me to be a letter carrier. I loved his sense of humour and listening to him and the other seasoned letter carriers exchange banter, like boys in a frat house. He was always kind and never in a bad mood. Always the gentleman. I remember seeing him once when I was delivering mail and he was now retired. I think he was on the roof of Doug’s house, in his old Post Office shirt and he was helping to shingle the roof.
    What a great man. I am so glad to have known your father.

  4. Vince Munro June 16, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    Deeply sorry about your loss, your Dad was an amazing man. I met Ron 5 years ago, when mom was admitted to the Veterans Care Program at Western Counties Wing.
    Now as a volunteer, I’ll miss seeing and talking with him in the hallways or during events. Rest in peace my friend, you’ll never be forgotten.

  5. Kevin Acs June 16, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    Doug, Nancy and family
    Sorry to hear about your Dad Doug. I was telling Bailey how I use to look forward to Fridays when your dad was our mailman. There would always be a donut wrapped in serviette in the mail box for me.

  6. Sue and Carroll Blake June 16, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    Doug & Nancy, John & Leslie, Dave and all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Your dad was a wonderful man, with his sense of humor, twinkle in his eyes, compassion and gift of the gab. You have wonderful memories of him and now it is his turn to dance with your mom and visit with his mom and dad, brothers and sisters. Love Sue & Carroll

  7. Don Strupat June 16, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    To Doug, John, Dave and families. Your dad was a wonderful brother, full of fun, hardworking and someone to look up to. He lived a full and productive life. Brother Don

  8. Lynda & bob Adcock June 16, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    We would like to extend our condolences to The entire family. Ron was much loved and we always enjoyed any time that we spent with him. He will be missed by a lot of people.

  9. Tom Kumagai June 17, 2017 at 12:24 am

    Dear John & Leslie, Doug & Nancy, Dave, and families
    We are very sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. He certainly had a long and rewarding life and he will be missed by you and his grandchildren.
    With our deepest sympathy,
    Tom and Bev

  10. Barbara Walsh June 18, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    So sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. I loved his sense of humour and what a great man I am very proud to have known Him .May the Lord have mercy on his soul and may he R.I.P. Amen.

  11. Pamela Bruce June 21, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle Ron’s passing. He was such a gentle man with such a wonderful sense of humour. We will miss his wit and kindness.
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers

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