Ron is a graduate of Trinity College, University of Toronto, completing his B.A. in 1955, his L. Th. In 1958 and his S.T.B. in 1959.  He was ordained as a deacon in 1957 in the Anglican Diocese of Toronto and priested in 1958.

As a priest, he served as assistant curate at St. John the Baptist, Norway, Toronto (‘57-’60), rector of St. Christopher-on-the-Heights, Downsview (‘60-’65), and rector of St. John the Baptist, Norway, Toronto (‘65-’68).

Moving into the realm of pastoral counselling, Ron was a resident at the Toronto Institute of Human Relations, Toronto, (‘68-’69), and then Director Training at TIHR (‘69-’83).  In 1982, he became the Executive Director of the Hamilton Pastoral Counselling Centre and was licensed, since 1984, as the honorary assistant at All Saints Church, Hamilton.

During his years as a pastoral counsellor, Ron was an active member of CCSPE (later CAPE, later CAPPE), serving in many capacities including chair of the Standards Commission.  He was active in other related organizations, including The Bereaved Families on Ontario.  He also gave many workshops and presentations, not only in the local community but also at national gatherings.

On Monday, Feb. 28^th, 1994, at All Saints Anglican Church in Hamilton, a funeral liturgy was held.  Ron’s friend and colleague, Don Gillies, spoke of the character of the man and of the impact that he had on so many lives.  He also reminded the gathering that Ron was, deeply and unmistakably, an Anglican - a proud and dedicated priest of the church, a man of faith and hope.

In addition, he was an effective administrator, an eloquent spokesperson for the school of psychotherapy known as Transactional Analysis (a man whose “natural child” was never far from the surface!), a skilled teacher, a delightful humorist, a lover of music of all kinds (and a competent pianist himself), a wise and insightful colleague and friend, a lover of language, and, above all, a devoted father to his two girls. 

Ron was proud of his stint in the navy reserve and he loved his cottage on Lake St. Peter.  He loved good company, good food and classy service, and he was a graceful presence on the dance floor.  In addition, he was an amateur astronomer and a photographer of some skill. 

Ron had one sister, Barbara, and was the devoted father of two daughters, Sandra and Marilyn.