Obituary of Gordon Russell Ring

Gordon Russell Ring Age 87, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 66 years by his side. Born in Arnprior, Ont., he was a son of the late Eward and Ella (Schlievert) Ring. Gordon retired from the Royal Canadian Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, 2nd Class, Marine Engineer in July 1973. During his naval career he served on the HMCS Haida, Magnificent “Maggie”, Huron, Buckingham and Kootenay, having survived the Kootenay explosion of 1969. After his military career, he continued to work at Pace Ship, Mahone Bay and later Atlantic Bridge, Lunenburg. Gordon entered into final retirement in 1982. Surviving are his wife, MJ “Janie” Ring, Bridgewater; daughter, Jane Ring (James Jollimore), Conquerall Bank; sons, Michael Ring (Chantal Valleé), Gatineau, PQ; John (Lorine) Ring, Fort Frances, Ont.; Kevin Ring, Halifax; Patrick (Theresa) Ring, Big Lots; grandchildren, Madonna Stewart, James Ring, Ethan Ring, Logan Ring; great grandchildren, Samuel Stewart, Violet Stewart, Elijah Ring, Emma Ring and step great-grandson, Aiden Ring; brother, George (Shirley) Ring, Toronto; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Louise Ring; brothers, Richard, Donald and Edmond in infancy. By request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside committal service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 24 at the Brookside Cemetery Columbarium, Bridgewater. Rev. Fran Boutilier officiating. No flowers by request. Following the interment, there will be a Celebration of Life at the family residence, 61 Greenwood Street, Bridgewater. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater (902-543-2587). On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com or by messaging condolences@sweenysfuneralhome.com.