Oct. 31, 1942 — March 1, 2023
Ron Favreau of Coaldale went to his eternal home peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 80 years of age.
Ronald Arthur Joseph Gerald was born on Oct. 31, 1942 to Achille and Albertine (Doucette) Favreau in Kenora, Ont.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife Emilie of 58 years, three children, Kora-Lynne (Dean) Gould, Brad (Gerri) Favreau, and Dale (Kari) Favreau; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, his younger sisters Toddie, Colleen, Elaine, and Gisele; cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Ron was predeceased by his son Kenny; parents; brothers Gary and Randy; his mother-in-law; and sisters-in-law.
Ron began his career as a typesetter for Miner and News in Kenora at 18 years of age. At 21, he travelled to Alberta from Ontario, having been offered a job at the Calgary Sun. However, he ghosted the Sun because someone caught his eye in Claresholm, a girl named Emilie, the love of his life, who he married on April 4, 1964.
Ron continued working as a newspaper printer in Claresholm, Hanna, again in Kenora, and finally settling in Fort Macleod at The Macleod Gazette. He volunteered for the fire and ambulance service, was on the Credit Union board of directors, an honourary Knight of Columbus, owned Dave’s Transport Company, and started Windy Acres Rabbitry.
Ron, known for his wisdom, generosity, compassion, sense of humor and wit, was a mentor and father figure to many. He was passionate about Jesus, Live-Ins, “my grandbabies,” tropical fish (24 tanks full!), playing canasta, hunting wild game, listening to Johnny Cash, and fishing for pickerel when he was younger.
Well done, good and faithful servant!
The family would like to thank the staff at Fort Macleod Community Support Beds for their care and support.
A memorial mass will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the Coaldale Food Bank.
Condolences may be sent through www.edensfuneralhome.com.