Ronald Nadon

Ronald Morris Nadon

With his family at his side Ronald Nadon passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 79 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Barney and Francis Nadon and brothers George, Orey, Wilfred and Terry.  Ronald is survived by his beloved wife Linda of Portage la Prairie, children Gerry Nadon of Brandon, Daniel (Shelly) Nadon of Edmonton, Alberta, Joseph (Jackie) Nadon of Invermere, BC, Anne (Brad) Seymour of Vermillion, BC, Mike (Mickey) Nadon of Christina Lake, BC, Rhonda Timmony, Ramona Beeds and Darlene Pashe all of Portage la Prairie as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren too numerous to mention, his sister Darlene Schley of Victoria, BC and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Ronald began his cooking career in his youth when his mother became very sick and he needed to learn to cook for the family.  He became a good cook and was especially good at making bread.

As a young adult, Ronald was proud to be a member of the Blackwatch.  He served in Korea as part of the UN Peacekeeping Force.  Ronald enjoyed making bread for his commanding officer.  His great baking reputation led him to being transferred to the Service Core as cook.  Later the military sent him to Red River College to attain his Red Seal, his papers as a professional cook.

Ronald always used and relied on this cooking skill to find work and provide for his family.  He had a great work ethic and gave his best in life and work.  He believed that you should balance working hard with play and he was good at balancing both.  Ronald passed on this belief and way of life to his children and then his grandchildren.  He was proud of all his children being good cooks and good workers.  He was proud of all of his grandchildren and also the fact that some of them chose cooking and military careers.   Ronald had a saying that was often heard: “You have to be dying to not go to work”.

Ronald was also about being easy going and having the philosophy of "come as you are".

He truly enjoyed fishing and camping.  He was known to get up very early to head out fishing.  He would clean and cook the fish as well and he passed on this passion to a few of his children.

Ronald was not afraid to show his emotions.  He was not afraid to cry and he was not afraid to show that he loved you.  He loved his family and would support each one in their endeavors.  Ronald was a true partner to Linda.  He supported her in her endeavors as long as they made her happy and were good for the both of them.  They always talked and worked thru their problems and challenges in life.  Ronald gave Linda half of the money she needed to start up the soup kitchen on the reserve.

Ronald will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Ronald will have his resting place in the Veterans section at Hillside Memorial Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ronald’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba – Portage Office, 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1A7.

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