Peacefully at Cedarwood Lodge, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Tuesday May 3, 2016, Ronald McCool passed away at the age of 80. Loving husband of Irene McCool. Cherished father of Michael and Julie (Chris Teresinski). Special step father to Shona (Ray) Ingram and Sharon (Brad) Dion. Grandfather of Christopher, Miranda and Courtney. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Jeanne and his dear sister Marion Conway. Brother-in-law of Neil (Margaret) Conway. Loved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ron was a well-known city bus driver, honky tonk piano player and friend to many in Sault Ste. Marie. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday May 6, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion (96 Great Northern Rd.) starting at 11:00am. The family would like to thank the many nurses and PSW’s at both the Sault Area Hospital (3A & 3B) and at Cedarwood Lodge for all their care and compassion given to Ronald. Memorial donations may be made to the Sault Area Community Cancer Clinic and would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 215 St. James St, 705-759-8456. Messages of sympathy, condolences and flower orders are available on-line at www.osullivanfuneralhome.com.
The honky tonk angels now have their piano player.