Ron Aarssen

Ronald Aarssen a resident of Port Lambton, died peacefully in Chatham with his family by his side on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the age of 77. Ron is the son of the late Arthur & Bertha (Seys) Aarssen. Beloved husband of Mary Catherine (Coveny). Loving father & father-in-law of Deb & Wayne Fraser, John & Stacey Aarssen and Anita & Mike Robertson. Dear grandfather of Zach Fraser, Chantel, Taryn & Meghan Aarssen and Shayna and Jenna Robertson. Brother of Mike Aarssen (Linda), Mary Susan Bechard (Alfred), Jim Aarssen, Chris Aarssen, Cindy Nottley (Paul), Carol Dauw (Dave) and the late Richard Aarssen (Margaret) and Marjorie Dupon (Bob). Ron began his career in Tool & Die with 17 years at Vannatters before venturing into business with partner Otto Kjeldsen to create Aar-Kel Moulds Ltd., in 1977. Ron and Otto decided to sell the company in 2003, and Ron retired to his home along the St.Clair River which he deeply loved. He enjoyed an active lifestyle of boating, travel and golf until he eventually found a hobby that utilized his vast mechanical skill set. He became an avid hobbiest of designing, building and flying remote control airplanes. And as the member of the St. Clair Cloud Dancer's (model aeronautics club) founded by friend Tim McNaughton, he continuously adapted his planes to meet the next technological trend. Although Ron loved life and all his hobbies his true passion was giving of himself to his family. His generousity and gentle understanding and compassion for his children and grandchildren are his biggest achievements. He fully recognized that all of his accomplishments meant nothing without the love of his family. His family wishes to acknowledge that Ron surpassed all his expectations. The family will receive relatives and friends at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Wednesday. Parish prayers at the funeral home 3:30 Wednesday. The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Thursday, March 10 at 11 AM. Interment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Sombra. If desired, remembrances to Right to Life Chatham-Kent, Diabetes or the Holy Family Roof Fund may be left at the funeral home. 519.627.3231. Online tributes may be left at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca