Died: 2nd Oct 2023

Funeral: 7th Oct 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron (in his 89th year) on Monday, 2nd of October 2023 surrounded by his family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill.

Dearly loved and adored husband of the late May for 67 years.

Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Wayne and Anne, Dianne and Don, and Julie and Brendan.

Adored ‘Grandad Ron’ of Shannon and Meredith, Bradley and Kirsten, Kylie and Rei, Todd and Tania, Brooke and Jason, Rick and Ellen, Ella, and Laura.

Great ‘Grandad Ron’ to Kacee, Leah, Harry, Jack, Cooper, Oscar, Kate, Lucy, and James.

Special ‘Ron’ to Karen McEwan and the late Owen Dallard.

Special ‘Grandad Ron’ to Griffin, Sam, Emma, Javarn, and Ailah.

Dearly loved son of the late Bert and Olive McEwan and brother of the late Gary McEwan, brother-in-law of Pam McEwan and Margaret Dynes.

Lifelong friend and brother-in-law of Mabel Dewson and the late Neville Dewson.

A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Racecourse, Invercargill (1st floor Public Bar area), on Saturday the 7th of October at 2 pm.

Dianne, Julie and Wayne would like to sincerely thank the management and staff at Rowena Jackson for the care and compassion they have shown Ron over the last 2 years.

Also, Dawn Acker from Monarc Health for the outstanding care and support provided to Ron and the family.

Messages to 350 Mill Road North, Myross Bush, Invercargill, 9872. 

Those we love never truly leave us as they are woven into our lives forever.