Haskett Funeral Homes | Lucan, Exeter & Zurich Ontario
Exeter: 519-235-1220 Lucan: 519-227-4211 Seaforth: 519-527-1390 Zurich: 519-236-4365
Toll free: 1-844-HASKETT

KENNEY: Ronald “Ron” Thomas of Exeter

By 76 Condolences

KENNEY: Ronald “Ron” Thomas of Exeter

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 73. Beloved Husband of Irene (Woodburn) for 51 years. Cherished father of Derek and Leanne Kenney, and Chad and Jacquelyn Kenney. Adored grandfather of Mitchell, Michael; and Christopher. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Doreen and Charles Browning. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and the extended Kenney and Woodburn families. Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Mary (Davey) Kenney.

Ron worked at Canada Post for almost 30 years and was very well known as the postmaster around Exeter. He was an active car enthusiast and loved taking his Mustang to many car shows around Southwestern Ontario. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Jadd as well as the staff at the Exeter Villa and Strathmere Lodge for the care and compassion provided to Ron during his time spent at each facility.

Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.

Ron’s funeral service will be held the following day on Saturday, November 25 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment at Crediton Cemetery.

Donations to Parkinson Society – Southwestern Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice in Ron’s memory would be appreciated by the family.

Condolence Messages

  1. William Woodburn

    Irene and family.We just read of Ron’s death today. We know he had along battle with his health issues.We remember his pleasant smile.May your many good memories help you during this difficult time.Sincerely, Carolyn and Bill Woodburn.

  2. Dale lamport

    Irene
    Ron was my best buddy when we were in public and high school.
    I well remember being at your wedding.
    My deepest sympathies for your loss. I know how you feel.
    Dale lamport

  4. June E Morenz

    Dear Irene and Famly, Doreen and Charlie and Family: I was so sad to read of Ron’s passing. Every time I went to the Post Office, Ron always had a smile. Everyone has my deepest sympathy. Please cherish your memories.

    I just got home from the hospital, and read about Ron, and feel so sorry I was not home for the funeral.

  5. Lisa Hendrick Steffler

    Irene & family
    I’m sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Thinking of you during your difficult time and fondly remembering the 90’s days when my Dad and Ron car pooled into London. I can only imagine what kind of discussions they shared in their Rangers but I am certain that it must have been quite a friendship bond.

  6. Carol Churchill

    Irene and family,
    So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Winston and Carol Churchill

  7. Linda Ferguson

    Ron and I worked in different offices, but I always appreciated his advice and input when our paths would cross.
    My sincere condolences.

  9. Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family

    Dear: Irene, Derek & Leanne, Chad & Jacquelyn, Grandson’s / Doreen & Charlie / Extended Kenney & Woodburn Families . . .

    Words, no matter how kind can’t mend your heartache. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Ron . . . your family has experienced a huge loss with his passing. As you gather to mourn, may loving memories replace your tears with smiles of happy times together . . . may you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead. Ron’s devoted love of all his family & those he held dear will forever live on in your hearts as precious memories & his legacy will live on in all of you . . .

    We extend our sincerest condolences, thoughts & prayers to you all at this very heartbreaking time. God Bless 🙏🏻❤️

    Sincerely, Clare & Brenda Martene & Family ❤️

  11. Brad Borland

    Derek, Leanne, Mitchell, Michael and family,
    Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ron.
    Thinking of you at this difficult time.

    The Borland family.

  12. Brenda, William, Charlotte Hawkins and Aunt Kathy Woodburn

    Aunt Irene, Derek, Leanne, Michell, Michael, Chad, Jacquelyn, & Christopher;

    We are sending all of your love and support to you all. Uncle Ron was a very kind and gentle man and would always have a wonderful chat with us when we visited. There were many Woodburn reunions and get togethers and Ron was always quietly smiling at every event.
    May he rest in peace and may all of you carry the memories you have made with him in your hearts.
    We love you all.

  15. Mark Heimrich

    Irene, Derek & Leanne, Mitchell & Michael; Chad & Jacquelyn & Christopher;

    Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. I will always remember Ron as such a nice fellow. I always appreciated his great service at Canada Post over many years as well. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

    Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer.

  16. Yvonne Hendrick

    Sincere condolences to Derek, Leanne, Mitch and Mike in the passing of your dad and grandad. You are all in our thoughts at this most difficult time.

    Howard and Yvonne Hendrick

  17. Carolyn Gower

    To all of Ron’s family,

    Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Husband, Father, & Grandfather .

    You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

    Dan, Carolyn, Blake, Hannah and Kane Gower

  18. Marilyn Pritchard

    Irene and Family

    So sorry to hear that Ron has passed away. Hold your precious memories close at this difficult time.

    With deepest sympathies,
    Marilyn Pritchard

  19. Pete and Gloria McFalls

    Irene and family,
    We were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Hadn’t seen him for quite awhile. We both worked at the Post Office many years ago.

    Pete and Gloria McFalls

  20. Barb Storey

    Irene and family,
    So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    With deepest sympathy.

    Barb Storey

  21. Stina Ausrotas

    I worked with Ron many years ago at the London Mail Processing Plant. Such a nice guy! My condolences to the family, may he rest in peace.

  23. John & Diane Wilds

    Irene,
    Derek Chad and families,
    So terribly sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a wonderful man.
    John & Diane Wilds

  24. George and Sue Wilson

    Irene, Derek, Chad and families, Doreen and Charlie, heartfelt condolences on Ron’s passing. He was a friendly man, who was very proud of his family. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  25. Barney Clarke

    I went to public school in Crediton with Ron when his dad was a Stephen Township employee .
    Charlie Browning and Ron and I played together at card tournaments in Crediton area. Good memories.

  26. Jean Isaac & Family

    Irene & all your family…
    My deepest sympathy and love to all your family in this time of great loss. I was so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  27. Sandy and Brian Fields

    Our Deepest Condolences to the family thoughts and prayers are sent to Derek and Leanne and Chad and Jacquelyn. Hold on to those memories he left behind for the whole family he left the best of him behind to live on through you.

  28. Kathy Coolman

    Irene and Family, Doreen, Charles and Family
    Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My condolences to all the family.

    Kathy Coolman

  29. Lawrence Lockhart

    To Irene & family –
    We are saddened by Ron’s passing. Please know you & your family are in our thoughts at this sad time. May your many happy Mustang memories bring you some comfort. Sincere condolences.
    Linda & Lawrence Lockhart, Bayfield

  30. Deb Lund

    So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Derek and Chad always spoke of their Dad with such love and admiration. I remember my husband John enjoying talking to Ron, especially at the Car Shows. I hope your happy memories of him will help you through this very sad time.

  31. Jim Chapman

    Irene
    Chad, Derek and Families
    My deepest sympathy to all of you !!
    I’ve missed waving and saying hello as I walked by on my daily walks.

  33. Crystal Ellerington

    The Kenney Family
    My deepest condolences for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

    The Ellerington Family

  36. Louise MacDonald

    Irene and Family, Charles and Doreen.

    Dennis and I extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.

  37. Brenda Isaac

    Sorry to hear about Ron’s passing … may his memories help ease the pain.

    Dan, Brenda Isaac and family.

  38. Lori Nutt

    Our sincere condolences to Aunt Irene and her family, I know Uncle Ron will be dearly missed,
    Hugs
    Lori Nutt and family.

  39. Marion McCarter

    Irene and families:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your loss of Ron, a husband, father, grandfather and brother. brother-in-law. His memories will be with you now and in your journey forward as he remains in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
    Marion McCarter, Teresa and Joe, Diane and Dave, Cheryl and Ernie

  40. Mary Draisey

    Deepest sympathy to everyone. Remember all the good times and keep them close to your hearts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  41. Margaret Brintnell

    Irene & Family, Doreen & Charlie & Family .
    So sorry to read about Ron. Another one of our good Crediton guys. I had many visits with Ron at Do-Nuts Now & McDonalds. So proud of his family & those grandchilden. Great Picture display. Lots of Memories now & in the future. My Sympathy to all of you.
    Margaret Brintnell .

  43. Brian & Janet Wedlake

    Our sympathies to Irene and your family. Hopefully all the great memories will comfort you at this sad time. Our granddaughter is still driving the car that she got from Ron. He took such great care of his vehicles.

  45. Ray & Judy Mills

    To all of Ron’s family:
    Please accept our very deepest condolences on your loss. I remember Ron from his post office work, from his days in Centralia village, and as a father of two boys at McCurdy Public. That little smile he always had was unforgettable. Ron was always friendly and polite to all he met. He was missed when he left the Exeter Post office and once again he will be missed by not just his family, but by those who knew him as a friend. God Bless.

  47. Wendy (Meidinger) Coleman

    Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron was a great neighbour on Huron Street East, Exeter. RIP Ron

  49. Linda Webber

    lrene and family:
    Please accept my deepest condolences on Ron’s passing. He is at peace now. Keep his memories close.

  52. Elaine Ford

    Dear Irene and family. Sending hugs 🤗❤️ Irene. So sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. Your cherished memories of fun times will help to comfort you going forward.

  53. Sherri Sweitzer

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My condolences to you & your family. Sending hugs & love.

  54. Karen L Brown

    My condolences to Ron’s family. Ron was one of the happy faces I saw daily at the Post Office. It didn’t take long before I understood that he loved cars! His deep love for his family was also abundantly clear. May his name be remembered as a blessing.

  56. Allen and Marjorie Oke

    Our sincere condolences to your family. We know that Ron was always ready to talk about Mustangs. A pleasure to have you as a neighbours.

  59. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    To all of Ron’s family and friends
    Sorry to learn of his passing, our condolences to all.

  61. Karen & Randy Stanlake

    May you find comfort in the memories being shared in the coming days of a wonderful man.
    We are sending our sincerest condolences.

  62. Michael Higgins

    I worked with Ron many years ago at Hughes Boats. He had a great sense of humour and I learned a lot from him. I’m so sorry for your loss. Way too soon! RIP my friend!

  64. Ken Bender

    To Irene & Family:

    I am sorry to read of Ron’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time…

    Ken Bender

  65. Charles E Browning

    Ron will be missed by his sister Doreen and myself he put a very strong fight our sympathy to Irene and family
    best wishes and our condolences
    Charlie and Doreen

  69. Joanne and Joanne and Family

    Chad, Jacquelyn, Christopher and family this has been a long and painful road. We hope that you take some solace in knowing you provided the most amazing support possible to a wonderfully deserving man and his family. Sending you all our love and support during this time.

  70. Harv & Evelyn Vincent

    Irene and family
    sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Ron was a good man and I always enjoyed him as the postmaster.
    May the good memories help bring peace.

  72. Robert & Shannon Watson

    Irene, Derek, Chad and Families

    We are very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. As our neighbor for a few years, we had many chats and yes most of them about cars and family, he was very proud!!

  74. Alma & Tony Dayman

    Irene & family
    So very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Leave a Condolence

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Leave Us A Review

Tell us about your Haskett Funeral Home Experience

Leave Us A Review

Like us on Facebook

Like us on FacebookHaskettfh

News & Events

Need Directions?

More Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries