On January 14th, 2024, surrounded by his family, Ronald Percy Strickland, age 85, left this world for his heavenly home to be reunited with his wife, Blanche.
Ron is predeceased by wife of 50 years, Blanche; Parents: Herbert & Rowena Strickland; Children: Dexter, Clyde Hillier & Arch Hillier; Grandchildren: Amanda (Patey) Swinimer & Dereck Maurais; Siblings: Harold, Colin, and Claude.
He leaves to mourn with fond & loving memories, Children: Kaye (Sherman), Gloria (Job), Hazel (John), Judy (Bruce), Goldie (Dennis), Bryan (Alma), Tony (Linda), Fern (Bill), Dereck (Patty), Morgan (Lisa); Daughters -in-Law, Beverley (Clyde) & Beverley (Arch); 24 Grandchildren & 23 Great Grandchildren; Siblings, Hubert (Evelyn), Melvina, Pearl (Scott), Roy (Mable); and a large circle of family and friends.
Ron moved from his hometown of Pilley’s Island to Quirpon in the 60’s and worked as a Shareman. It was there he met the love of his life, Blanche (Patey) Hillier, and together they raised their family. In March 1973, they married and in September 1973 they welcomed their only daughter together, Kaye. Ron and Blanche moved their family to St. Anthony where he worked as Quality Control Inspector with FPI up until his retirement.
His favorite pastimes included trouting, rabbit catching, berry picking, daily rides with his wife, reading his Bible, attending church, and spending time with his family.
The family would like to say a special thank-you to the staff at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital for the special care they provided to Ron over these past months.
Visitation from The Salvation Army, St. Anthony: Tuesday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Celebration of Life Service: Thursday at 2:00pm (Watch Live on Facebook )
Officiating Clergy: Major Morgan Hillier