September 3, 1935—April 10, 2024

Passed peacefully away at he Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital St. Anthony surrounded by family at he age of 88 years old from Harbour Deep NL and moved to Roddickton N.L. in 1991.

Predeceased by his parents Lot and Julie Ropson Brothers Frank (Emily) Ropson, Chesley (Pearl) Ropson. Sisters Blanche Ropson/Pittman (Edward/Ned) Winnifred (Stanley) Randell, Alima Ropson/Randell (Peter) Mildred Ropson.

Leaving to morn with broken hearts his long life partner of 35 years Shirley Compton, Daughters Crystal (Kevin)
Wilcox and Rebecca (Nathen) Malleck, Grandchildren Zachary, Joshua, Sarah, Rachel, Jake, Logan and a large circle of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Visitation to take place from the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Roddickton, NL beginning the afternoon of Monday, April 15, 2024. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Vernon Short officiating. Interment to follow in the Roddickton United Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.