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Ronald Harvey Benson Alton, beloved husband of Edna Alton (nee Stewart) of Lucknow, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in his 89th year. He was born on May 1, 1936, in Goderich hospital to the late Bessie (McCabe) and Harvey Alton. Dear father of Randy (Laurie) Alton of Lucknow, Blair (Barbara) Alton of London and Kent (Jan) Alton of Clinton. Also greatly missed by 7 grandchildren; Kelsie Murley (Ryan), Marlee Gowing (Ben), Scott Alton (Michelle), Benjamin Alton (Sarah), Tyler Brooks (Sarah), Dani Lindsay (Luke) and Mack Alton, and 10 great grandchildren; Crew and Harvey Murley, Theodore and Penelope Gowing, Addison and Nora Brooks, Gus, Helmi, Tavi and Fitz Lindsay. Survived by brother Lorne Alton, sister Eleanor Henderson (Paul) and brothers-in-law Norman Stewart (Norma) and Richard Stewart (Leslie). Predeceased by sisters-in-law Kathleen Alton, Susan Alton, Joyce Caesar and brother-in-law Paul Caesar and stepmother Mary Errington Rivett.
Ron grew up on a dairy farm on the sixth concession of West Wawanosh and married the love of his life Edna who both shared a strong passion for horses and being dedicated servants to the community. He gave his time generously to the Lucknow United Church, Masonic Lodge and served on the Dungannon and Lucknow Agriculture Society, Huron Trial Riders, coached a number of years with Lucknow Minor hockey teams and championed the Lucknow Tyke Tourney. The tournament ran for fifty consecutive years, introducing countless boys and girls to the great game of hockey. He chauffeured many sports teams and tourist trips on the Blue Bird Bus. Ron thoroughly enjoyed and participated enthusiastically in the local Standardbred Harness racing industry.
Ron was employed for 27 years at Lucknow Silverwood Dairies and over 20 years with Montgomery Motors before retiring.
Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Monday March 31,2025 from 1-4 PM. Masonic service will be held at 12:30PM. A funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Tuesday April 1, 2025, at 1 PM with spring interment in Dungannon Cemetery.
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I am so sorry Kent, to hear about the passing of your father. He sounds as though he was a pillar of your rural community. I love that he had two long-term careers and that he was devoted to hockey and horses. Mari Veliz and Stew Slater
To Barb and Blair and the entire Alton Family, remember that those we feel have left us are never really gone for in our hearts and in our minds their memory lives on. So sorry to hear of your loss. Take care until we meet up again.
My sincere sympathy and condolences to Edna, Randy, Blair and Kent. I remember his involvement with minor hockey tournament and seeing him and Edna with the horse and wagon coming up Zion . He will be missed greatly.
Message from Amy Inglis2025-04-01 07:53:03
Sending our deepest sympathies to Edna and family.
Edna, Randy, Kent and Alton family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. Many memories of him from the medical centre. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Steve &Tanya
Message from Yvonne Dougherty2025-03-31 16:43:20
Our deepest sympathy Edna and family
Message from Anne (Alton) Snyder2025-03-31 16:34:06
My condolences for your loss. Many happy memories of times together. I am sure he will be missed. Blessings to you all. Anne and Kevin Snyder and family
I am so sorry for your loss Edna and family. It seems like yesterday that we were kids on the 6th of west wawinosh. Ron and Doug enjoyed coffee together at the bakeshop and discovered the were the same age, Please know that my thougths and prayers are with all of you.
Message from Joan and John pollard 2025-03-31 11:40:08
dear Edna ,and family .. our sincere sympathy on Ron’s passing .. what a wonderful man with always a smile to greet you …he was so good to dad helping him at lodge and carrying his black bag up when he no longer could and help with the stairs .. Ronnie was the young fellow then and They were so dedicated to the Masonic lodge …his kindness was so appreciated . Sorry we are still away but thinking of you all
Message from Marybelle Cranston 2025-03-31 10:44:25
Sympathy and thoughts to everyone in Ron and Edna’s family. Many memories from the 6th of Wawanosh to the Huron Trail Riders and horse days to watching racing from the Clinton Raceway. Remember Ron with your own special memories. Marybelle Cranston, Terry and Tenille
Our deepest condolences to all of Ron's family, A life well lived is a lasting inspiration. May you hold dear in your hearts all the treasured memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
Message from Brenda Melong 2025-03-31 08:06:23
My sincere sympathy to all on Ron's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers 💗🙏
Brenda
Message from Bonnie Flett2025-03-30 14:24:57
My condolences to Edna and family!!
Message from Larry & Marie [Gear] Cerson2025-03-30 13:49:33
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Alton family. Larry and Marie
Sending our condolences to the Alton family, we have enjoyed many interesting conversations with Ron and got a beautiful glimpse of Ron’s life and how special Ron was.
Sincerely
Bob and Joan Middleton
Our sincerest condolences to Edna and family. I will always remember Ron announcing the horse show at the fall fair and his love of community. Our thoughts are with you all. Christie and Scott
Edna, Randy, Blair, Kent and Family, We send our sympathy to you on the passing of Ron. He was a dedicated supporter of his community. Treasure your memories of him. Murray and Patricia
Our Deepest Sympathy to Ron's Family on his passing . I will always remember him from the arena in Lucknow always there to help . Sending hugs to family . RIP RON !!! You sure will missed .
Blair, Barb and family...Sending our deepest sympathy as you go through this sad loss. Keeping everyone in our thoughts....Brenda & Ross
Message from Margaret Maguire2025-03-29 20:03:13
Kent and Jan, my heartfelt condolences to you; your Mom, Edna, and all of your family at this very difficult time.
My thoughts are with you.
Message from Danielle and Chris Selby 2025-03-29 16:02:24
Sorry for your loss what a great man Ron was.
Message from Doris and Ron Daer2025-03-29 15:53:35
Edna and family,
We were so sorry to learn of Ron's passing. Your cherished memories will help you thru this difficult time. Thinking of you with love and heartfelt sympathy.
Our sincere condolences Edna and family on the loss of Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd
Message from Suzanne Alton 2025-03-29 13:22:16
Our sincere sympathy to Edna and family on Ron's passing. He was a great supporter of the Lucknow community and will be dearly missed.
Suzanne, Steve, Claire, Sam and Graham
We're so very sorry for your loss. Many of us play hockey like Blair when we can't golf, and were inspired by Ron's dedication to youth hockey. We've made a donation in Ron's name. Knowing Blair for our working careers we understand first hand how Ron excelled raising successful people.
Darrell Drouillard, Allie Arksey, Jimi Tjong, Mike Kaput, Marc Tessier, Jeff Drouillard, Pat Drouillard, JIm Hunter,
Edna and family we are so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. I always enjoyed our chats that we would have when our paths would cross and foundly remember the history lesson he gave me the day we explored the old Silverwoods building together .
Dear Edna, Randy, Blair, Kent and families..
I was saddened to hear that Ron has passed away and the flood of memories growing up in Lucknow came back. Always a smile when greeted with a big hello whenever we met. As my big brother said when he informed me of Ron's passing, "an icon is gone from Lucknow" and I could not agree more.
May you cherish your wonderful memories as they will help you through the difficult days ahead.
My deepest sympathies ,
Liz and family
Our deepest sympathy to you Edna and to your entire family. You and Ron were the best neighbours! Ron was kind, respectful, hard working and always had a story to tell. Loved his beautiful smile. He will be missed. Thinking of you with love💞
Too all the family and especially Edna. My heartfelt condolences prayers and love to all. Such a tough time for all concerned families No words can describe the loss, but hugs from me to all.
Kent, Jan and Mack, so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. May your many wonderful memories give some comfort for the days ahead.
Fred & Kathy Lobb
Dear Edna & family
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your husband Ron. He was truly a good man and citizen. We have many memories watching the two of you with your beautiful horses.
Kent, Jan and Mack, so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. May your many wonderful memories give some comfort for the days ahead.
Fred & Kathy Lobb
Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison 2025-03-28 16:06:16
Our sincere condolence to all the families. He will be missed.