Obituary of Ronald Arthur Edison

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ronald Arthur Edison announce his passing on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Bobby’s Hospice. Ronnie was born on December 2, 1948 in Saint John, NB to the late Charles and Ella (Shears) Edison. Ronnie started his career at the school board, before going to work for NB Housing in maintenance. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends at Brunswick Square. Ronnie also enjoyed history, storytelling, old movies (anything John Wayne), and a good political debate; he was very passionate about his views. Ronnie was an avid reader and passed that love along to his grandkids by always buying them books. He loved going on shopping trips to Bangor and Calais with Lynda. Ronnie’s family was very important to him, he cherished them all dearly. Ronnie is survived by his spouse Lynda Worden, sons; Robert McSorley (Debbie), Perry McGraw (Tanielle), Ronnie Ryan (Chrissy), Ryan E. Ryan (Tiffany), and Jeremy Edison, daughters; Tanya MacPherson (Joel), Caillee Worden and Rebecca Worden, brothers; Johnny Edison (Diane), Stephen Edison (Marie) and sisters; Colleen Saunders, Donna Edison, Barbara Edison, Dorothy Edison, Kim Edison (Mike), and Diane Edison, grandchildren; Amina, Mahailya, Solomon, Nyah, Isaiah, Colton, Mason, Natalia, Gabriel and Adrian, Shelley Edison mother of Jeremy, Elizabeth McGraw mother of Tanya Perry and baby Ronald, and many nieces and nephews. Ronald is predeceased by his parents, baby son Ronald, Diane Ryan mother of Ronnie and Ryan, and Arlene Mcsorley mother of Robert. Arrangements are under the care of Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John, NB E2M 2L3 506-634-1701. Keeping with Ronnie’s wishes there will be no funeral or viewing, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at Legion Branch 69 on October 4th between 1PM and 4PM. Donations in Ronnie’s memory can be made to Bobby’s Hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.castlefh.com.