Ronald Herman Watkinson passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Health Sciences North on Friday, April 25^th, 2025. Age 91 years.

Beloved husband of the late Helen (Armstrong) Watkinson for 58 years. Loving father of Ronnie (late Laurie), Donnie (late Denise), Doug, and Charlene (Ed). Dear “G Pa” of Raeleena (Tyler), Candace and Hunter (Jordan). Grandfather of Graham, Ronald Thomas, Mellissa, Amanda, Donnie Jr., Dawson, Kayanna, and Jessica. Special “G Pa” to Bradley and Brayden, and great grandfather to many. Loving son of the late David and Mary Watkinson. Dear brother of Ada, Melvin, Kenneth, and the late Gordon, Dalton, Harvie, Mildred, Marvin, Clara, Robert, Andrew, and James. Lovingly remembered by his good friends Gord Jenkinson, Armand and Claudette Nadeau, Carl Hickey, and Staff and his canine friend Wally. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Many thanks to Dr. Pritchard, Dr. A. Rock, Dr. G. Eaton, and Chaplain Dan for their compassionate care of Ron. Thank you also to the many PSW’s and Nurses of Health Sciences North, 6^th Floor South Tower and 8^th Floor North Tower, the PSW’s from Canadian Shield, Bayshore Nurses, and OHAH including Rachelle St. Denis (Care Coordinator) and Carol St. Georges from Heeling Soles Nursing Services.

Thank you to everyone who has touched Ron’s life.

Resting at the Logan Funeral Home, 81 James Street, Parry Sound, where friends will be received on Thursday, May 1^st, from 12:00 noon – 1:00 P.M. Funeral Service will take place in the Logan Memorial Chapel on Thursday, May 1^st at 1:00 P.M. Reception to follow.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated.