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KENNEY: Ronald “Ron” Thomas of Exeter

Posted By Charlene O'Reilly On November 23, 2023 @ 2:23 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 76 Comments

KENNEY: Ronald “Ron” Thomas of Exeter

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 73. Beloved Husband of Irene (Woodburn) for 51 years. Cherished father of Derek and Leanne Kenney, and Chad and Jacquelyn Kenney. Adored grandfather of Mitchell, Michael; and Christopher. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Doreen and Charles Browning. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and the extended Kenney and Woodburn families. Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Mary (Davey) Kenney.

Ron worked at Canada Post for almost 30 years and was very well known as the postmaster around Exeter. He was an active car enthusiast and loved taking his Mustang to many car shows around Southwestern Ontario. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Jadd as well as the staff at the Exeter Villa and Strathmere Lodge for the care and compassion provided to Ron during his time spent at each facility.

Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.

Ron’s funeral service will be held the following day on Saturday, November 25 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment at Crediton Cemetery.

Donations to Parkinson Society – Southwestern Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice in Ron’s memory would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “KENNEY: Ronald “Ron” Thomas of Exeter”

Condolence from Lynda Denham on November 23rd, 2023 3:46 PM

Deepest sympathies to you Irene and your family.

Condolence from Karen Dickins on November 23rd, 2023 3:49 PM

Irene and family, Doreen and Charlie, my deepest condolences. Cherish your wonderful memories.

Condolence from Alma & Tony Dayman on November 23rd, 2023 4:06 PM

Irene & family
So very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Joanne Bengough on November 23rd, 2023 4:25 PM

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
Joe, Joanne and Jason Bengough

Condolence from Robert & Shannon Watson on November 23rd, 2023 4:35 PM

Irene, Derek, Chad and Families

We are very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. As our neighbor for a few years, we had many chats and yes most of them about cars and family, he was very proud!!

Condolence from Rae and Diane on November 23rd, 2023 4:41 PM

Deepest sympathy Irene and family.

Condolence from Harv & Evelyn Vincent on November 23rd, 2023 4:42 PM

Irene and family
sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Ron was a good man and I always enjoyed him as the postmaster.
May the good memories help bring peace.

Condolence from Joanne and Joanne and Family on November 23rd, 2023 4:43 PM

Chad, Jacquelyn, Christopher and family this has been a long and painful road. We hope that you take some solace in knowing you provided the most amazing support possible to a wonderfully deserving man and his family. Sending you all our love and support during this time.

Condolence from Tina Riley-Ankers on November 23rd, 2023 4:43 PM

Derek and family
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Sending prayers

Condolence from Larry & Sharon Gibson on November 23rd, 2023 4:48 PM

To all of Ron’s family our deepest condolences

Condolence from Gabbie Mol on November 23rd, 2023 5:10 PM

Very sorry to hear about Ron’s passing Our sincere condolences

Condolence from Charles E Browning on November 23rd, 2023 5:15 PM

Ron will be missed by his sister Doreen and myself he put a very strong fight our sympathy to Irene and family
best wishes and our condolences
Charlie and Doreen

Condolence from Ken Bender on November 23rd, 2023 5:20 PM

To Irene & Family:

I am sorry to read of Ron’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time…

Ken Bender

Condolence from Don and Edith Lewis & family on November 23rd, 2023 5:56 PM

Irene and family

Our condolences to you all.
Cherish his memories.

Condolence from Michael Higgins on November 23rd, 2023 6:20 PM

I worked with Ron many years ago at Hughes Boats. He had a great sense of humour and I learned a lot from him. I’m so sorry for your loss. Way too soon! RIP my friend!

Condolence from Karen & Randy Stanlake on November 23rd, 2023 6:57 PM

May you find comfort in the memories being shared in the coming days of a wonderful man.
We are sending our sincerest condolences.

Condolence from Mel And Kathy Winger on November 23rd, 2023 7:21 PM

Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing

Condolence from Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade on November 23rd, 2023 7:41 PM

To all of Ron’s family and friends
Sorry to learn of his passing, our condolences to all.

Condolence from Paul & Brenda Baker on November 23rd, 2023 7:50 PM

Our deepest sympathy to all of Ron’s family.

Condolence from Larry and Lois Jones on November 23rd, 2023 8:18 PM

Irene, Derek, Chad and Families
You have our deepest condolences at this time

Condolence from Allen and Marjorie Oke on November 23rd, 2023 8:24 PM

Our sincere condolences to your family. We know that Ron was always ready to talk about Mustangs. A pleasure to have you as a neighbours.

Condolence from Wayne and Sonia Greb on November 23rd, 2023 10:14 PM

Irene and family

Sending our thought and prayers to all at this difficult time.

Condolence from Karen L Brown on November 24th, 2023 5:35 AM

My condolences to Ron’s family. Ron was one of the happy faces I saw daily at the Post Office. It didn’t take long before I understood that he loved cars! His deep love for his family was also abundantly clear. May his name be remembered as a blessing.

Condolence from Sherri Sweitzer on November 24th, 2023 5:43 AM

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My condolences to you & your family. Sending hugs & love.

Condolence from Elaine Ford on November 24th, 2023 7:11 AM

Dear Irene and family. Sending hugs 🤗❤️ Irene. So sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. Your cherished memories of fun times will help to comfort you going forward.

Condolence from Angela Klaassen on November 24th, 2023 7:12 AM

Irene and family,
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this sad time.

Condolence from Jim & Linda Hayter on November 24th, 2023 7:21 AM

Sincere thoughts of sympathy to you and your family.
Jim & Linda Hayter

Condolence from Linda Webber on November 24th, 2023 7:25 AM

lrene and family:
Please accept my deepest condolences on Ron’s passing. He is at peace now. Keep his memories close.

Condolence from Linda Dietrich on November 24th, 2023 8:21 AM

Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.

Condolence from Wendy (Meidinger) Coleman on November 24th, 2023 8:33 AM

Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron was a great neighbour on Huron Street East, Exeter. RIP Ron

Condolence from Tom and Phyllis Tomes on November 24th, 2023 8:37 AM

Sending our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our condolences to you.

Condolence from Ray & Judy Mills on November 24th, 2023 8:42 AM

To all of Ron’s family:
Please accept our very deepest condolences on your loss. I remember Ron from his post office work, from his days in Centralia village, and as a father of two boys at McCurdy Public. That little smile he always had was unforgettable. Ron was always friendly and polite to all he met. He was missed when he left the Exeter Post office and once again he will be missed by not just his family, but by those who knew him as a friend. God Bless.

Condolence from Cindy Taylor on November 24th, 2023 8:44 AM

Irene and family sending my sincere condolences at the passing of Ron.

Condolence from Brian & Janet Wedlake on November 24th, 2023 8:47 AM

Our sympathies to Irene and your family. Hopefully all the great memories will comfort you at this sad time. Our granddaughter is still driving the car that she got from Ron. He took such great care of his vehicles.

Condolence from Joan Kammerer on November 24th, 2023 8:51 AM

Irene

Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Condolence from Margaret Brintnell on November 24th, 2023 8:59 AM

Irene & Family, Doreen & Charlie & Family .
So sorry to read about Ron. Another one of our good Crediton guys. I had many visits with Ron at Do-Nuts Now & McDonalds. So proud of his family & those grandchilden. Great Picture display. Lots of Memories now & in the future. My Sympathy to all of you.
Margaret Brintnell .

Condolence from Mary Draisey on November 24th, 2023 9:08 AM

Deepest sympathy to everyone. Remember all the good times and keep them close to your hearts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Marion McCarter on November 24th, 2023 10:39 AM

Irene and families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your loss of Ron, a husband, father, grandfather and brother. brother-in-law. His memories will be with you now and in your journey forward as he remains in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter, Teresa and Joe, Diane and Dave, Cheryl and Ernie

Condolence from Lori Nutt on November 24th, 2023 10:48 AM

Our sincere condolences to Aunt Irene and her family, I know Uncle Ron will be dearly missed,
Hugs
Lori Nutt and family.

Condolence from Brenda Isaac on November 24th, 2023 11:05 AM

Sorry to hear about Ron’s passing … may his memories help ease the pain.

Dan, Brenda Isaac and family.

Condolence from Louise MacDonald on November 24th, 2023 1:08 PM

Irene and Family, Charles and Doreen.

Dennis and I extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.

Condolence from Annette Denomme on November 24th, 2023 1:24 PM

Irene and Family my sincere condolences

Condolence from Brian & Pat Hicks on November 24th, 2023 2:09 PM

Our deepest sympathies to you all on the loss Ron.

Brian & Pat

Condolence from Crystal Ellerington on November 24th, 2023 2:48 PM

The Kenney Family
My deepest condolences for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

The Ellerington Family

Condolence from Natalie Lockie on November 24th, 2023 3:02 PM

I’m so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My sincerest condolences to Irene and family

Condolence from Jim Chapman on November 24th, 2023 3:22 PM

Irene
Chad, Derek and Families
My deepest sympathy to all of you !!
I’ve missed waving and saying hello as I walked by on my daily walks.

Condolence from Deb Lund on November 24th, 2023 4:10 PM

So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Derek and Chad always spoke of their Dad with such love and admiration. I remember my husband John enjoying talking to Ron, especially at the Car Shows. I hope your happy memories of him will help you through this very sad time.

Condolence from Lawrence Lockhart on November 24th, 2023 4:41 PM

To Irene & family –
We are saddened by Ron’s passing. Please know you & your family are in our thoughts at this sad time. May your many happy Mustang memories bring you some comfort. Sincere condolences.
Linda & Lawrence Lockhart, Bayfield

Condolence from Kathy Coolman on November 24th, 2023 4:55 PM

Irene and Family, Doreen, Charles and Family
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My condolences to all the family.

Kathy Coolman

Condolence from Sandy and Brian Fields on November 24th, 2023 4:57 PM

Our Deepest Condolences to the family thoughts and prayers are sent to Derek and Leanne and Chad and Jacquelyn. Hold on to those memories he left behind for the whole family he left the best of him behind to live on through you.

Condolence from Jean Isaac & Family on November 24th, 2023 5:25 PM

Irene & all your family…
My deepest sympathy and love to all your family in this time of great loss. I was so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Barney Clarke on November 24th, 2023 6:03 PM

I went to public school in Crediton with Ron when his dad was a Stephen Township employee .
Charlie Browning and Ron and I played together at card tournaments in Crediton area. Good memories.

Condolence from George and Sue Wilson on November 24th, 2023 7:58 PM

Irene, Derek, Chad and families, Doreen and Charlie, heartfelt condolences on Ron’s passing. He was a friendly man, who was very proud of his family. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from John & Diane Wilds on November 24th, 2023 8:15 PM

Irene,
Derek Chad and families,
So terribly sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a wonderful man.
John & Diane Wilds

Condolence from Dalton Ford on November 24th, 2023 11:35 PM

Chad, Derek, Irene; The Kenney and extended families. Sorry to hear of your loss. Dalt

Condolence from Stina Ausrotas on November 25th, 2023 7:36 AM

I worked with Ron many years ago at the London Mail Processing Plant. Such a nice guy! My condolences to the family, may he rest in peace.

Condolence from Barb Storey on November 25th, 2023 10:17 AM

Irene and family,
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
With deepest sympathy.

Barb Storey

Condolence from Pete and Gloria McFalls on November 25th, 2023 2:18 PM

Irene and family,
We were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Hadn’t seen him for quite awhile. We both worked at the Post Office many years ago.

Pete and Gloria McFalls

Condolence from Marilyn Pritchard on November 25th, 2023 4:52 PM

Irene and Family

So sorry to hear that Ron has passed away. Hold your precious memories close at this difficult time.

With deepest sympathies,
Marilyn Pritchard

Condolence from Carolyn Gower on November 25th, 2023 4:57 PM

To all of Ron’s family,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Husband, Father, & Grandfather .

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dan, Carolyn, Blake, Hannah and Kane Gower

Condolence from Yvonne Hendrick on November 25th, 2023 7:46 PM

Sincere condolences to Derek, Leanne, Mitch and Mike in the passing of your dad and grandad. You are all in our thoughts at this most difficult time.

Howard and Yvonne Hendrick

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on November 26th, 2023 5:05 AM

Irene, Derek & Leanne, Mitchell & Michael; Chad & Jacquelyn & Christopher;

Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. I will always remember Ron as such a nice fellow. I always appreciated his great service at Canada Post over many years as well. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer.

Condolence from Bill & Joanne Hodge on November 26th, 2023 8:57 AM

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Condolence from Joy Tyler on November 26th, 2023 11:29 AM

Irene and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.

Condolence from Brenda, William, Charlotte Hawkins and Aunt Kathy Woodburn on November 26th, 2023 3:42 PM

Aunt Irene, Derek, Leanne, Michell, Michael, Chad, Jacquelyn, & Christopher;

We are sending all of your love and support to you all. Uncle Ron was a very kind and gentle man and would always have a wonderful chat with us when we visited. There were many Woodburn reunions and get togethers and Ron was always quietly smiling at every event.
May he rest in peace and may all of you carry the memories you have made with him in your hearts.
We love you all.

Condolence from Brad Borland on November 26th, 2023 8:22 PM

Derek, Leanne, Mitchell, Michael and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ron.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.

The Borland family.

Condolence from Bob and Elaine England on November 27th, 2023 7:54 AM

Our condolences to Ron’s family

Condolence from Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family on November 27th, 2023 8:15 AM

Dear: Irene, Derek & Leanne, Chad & Jacquelyn, Grandson’s / Doreen & Charlie / Extended Kenney & Woodburn Families . . .

Words, no matter how kind can’t mend your heartache. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Ron . . . your family has experienced a huge loss with his passing. As you gather to mourn, may loving memories replace your tears with smiles of happy times together . . . may you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead. Ron’s devoted love of all his family & those he held dear will forever live on in your hearts as precious memories & his legacy will live on in all of you . . .

We extend our sincerest condolences, thoughts & prayers to you all at this very heartbreaking time. God Bless 🙏🏻❤️

Sincerely, Clare & Brenda Martene & Family ❤️

Condolence from Janet Van Bakel on November 27th, 2023 11:58 AM

Dear Irene and family,
Sending my deepest condolences. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Linda Ferguson on November 27th, 2023 2:52 PM

Ron and I worked in different offices, but I always appreciated his advice and input when our paths would cross.
My sincere condolences.

Condolence from Carol Churchill on November 28th, 2023 9:11 AM

Irene and family,
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Winston and Carol Churchill

Condolence from Lisa Hendrick Steffler on December 1st, 2023 7:58 PM

Irene & family
I’m sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Thinking of you during your difficult time and fondly remembering the 90’s days when my Dad and Ron car pooled into London. I can only imagine what kind of discussions they shared in their Rangers but I am certain that it must have been quite a friendship bond.

Condolence from June E Morenz on December 3rd, 2023 11:41 AM

Dear Irene and Famly, Doreen and Charlie and Family: I was so sad to read of Ron’s passing. Every time I went to the Post Office, Ron always had a smile. Everyone has my deepest sympathy. Please cherish your memories.

I just got home from the hospital, and read about Ron, and feel so sorry I was not home for the funeral.

Condolence from Kay Tripp on December 4th, 2023 1:02 PM

Irene and Family..my condolences to you all for your loss..Kay

Condolence from Dale lamport on December 31st, 2023 6:56 PM

Irene
Ron was my best buddy when we were in public and high school.
I well remember being at your wedding.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I know how you feel.
Dale lamport

Condolence from William Woodburn on January 7th, 2024 7:34 PM

Irene and family.We just read of Ron’s death today. We know he had along battle with his health issues.We remember his pleasant smile.May your many good memories help you during this difficult time.Sincerely, Carolyn and Bill Woodburn.

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