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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DANKS, Ronald Albert - Of Burlington and longtime resident of Grimsby, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Sadly missed by June his loving wife of 59 years. Devoted and loving father of Richard Danks (Karen), Larry Danks (Lesley), Deborah Brannan (Tom), Bonnie McNeil (Bob), Pat McNeil (Scott), Maria Zamprogna (Brian), 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ron coached for the GMHA for many years and devoted more than ten years to the Grimsby Peach Kings. He also served on the executive of the Burlington Cougars hockey team. Member and former service officer of RCL branch #486 and former chairman of the Burl Oak Naval Vets. Our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of St. Peter's Hospital for their compassion toward Ron and his family. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home, 11 Mountain Street, Grimsby (905-945-9455) on Monday, January 3, 2011 from 11 a.m. until the memorial service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated. (Smith's Funeral Home)
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