Ronald Bartlett

Passed away at Sakura House in his 84th year with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Ruth for 63 years. Loving father of Wendy Bartlett, Annette (Rob) Jones, Audrey (Kyle) Taylor and the late Michael (1962), Bryan (1990), and Jacqueline (2018) and her surviving spouse Renzo Fogolin. Dear grandpa to Stacey (Justin); Brandy (Nick), Michael (Chrissy), Joey; Naomi, Archer, Miriam, Eve; Julia (Phil) and Devon (Monika); and 7 great grandchildren Rylee and Cameron; Alessia, Luca, Declan; Brooke and Emma. Survived by his sister Judy (Bob) Bristo and brother-in-law Lynn (Janet) Cooke. Also survived by extended family Gerald and Kate Vollmershausen and family and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers, and one sister, as well as sister-in-law Carol Grant. 

Ron was a 35 year employee with Bridgestone / Firestone of Woodstock. As a powerhouse operator / stationary engineer, he made many friends and lasting relationships. Ron enjoyed working with his small herd of cattle as his hobby and loving all the aspects of horse racing, especially harness horse racing. He was always a farm boy at heart. Ron will be missing his buddies at Tim Hortons. 

Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at a later date in the Jarvis Community Church Cemetery formerly Wesley United Church Cemetery, Jarvis Ontario. If  you so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Sakura House would be appreciated.

NOW THE LABORER'S TASK IS O'ER

Now the battle day is past;

Now upon the farther shore

Lands the voyager at last.

Father, in Thy gracious keeping

Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

There the tears of earth are dried;

There its hidden things are clear;

There the work of life is tried

 By a juster judge than here.

Father, in Thy gracious keeping

Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

There the penitents that turn

To the cross their dying eyes,

All the love of Jesus learn

At His feet in Paradise.

Father, in Thy gracious keeping

Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

There no more the powers of hell

Can prevail to mar their peace;

Christ the Lord shall guard them well,

He who died for their release.

Father, in Thy gracious keeping

Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

"Earth to earth, and dust to dust,"

Calmly now the words we say;

Left behind, we wait in trust

For the resurrection day.

Father, in Thy gracious keeping

Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

JOHN LODGE ELLERTON