Peacefully, at home in Exeter, on Thursday, February 9, 2012 with his family by his side, in his 67th year. Ron is survived by his much-loved wife of 43 years Mary Jenn (MJ) (McLean) Chanyi, his daughter Jodi Wildfong and her husband Scott, his son Christopher Chanyi and his wife Shirley and his greatest joy, his 4 fabulous grandchildren: Sam, Max, Cade and little MJ.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main), Exeter on Saturday afternoon 1-3 PM. A memorial golf tournament will be held in the spring to honour a one-of-a-kind husband, father, grandfather and friend.
In lieu of flowers, it was Ron’s wish that donations be made to the Jenny (McLean) Noble Family Support Fund (cheques made payable to “Jenny (McLean) Noble Family Support Fund” or cash accepted at the funeral home).
Thanks for a fine round Ron.
Ronald (Ron) William Chanyi
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Marilyn Hamilton and John Hamilton
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Marilyn and John Hamilton
Jodi we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know we are thinking of you.
Mickie and Yvon Laurin
M.J. and family…….”Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us.
They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared,
and the love they brought into our lives” ……Our thoughts and prayers….
barbara baxter
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. Randy and I met him and so enjoyed our brief acquaintance. Words cannot express how sorry I am for you at this time.
Cathie Alexander
Dear MJ and family,
I was very sad to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a great person and I enjoyed working with him many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathie Alexander
Jerry & Mary De Boer
Dear MJ & family:
Our condolences with the passsing of Ron. We had heard he was dealing with a medical battle but not aware how serious. Presently in Florida, the news of his passing was also delayed. Having worked side by side for a number of years I have so many good memories of that experience, as well in being neighbours and our children playing and growing up together. May our heavenly Father comfort and sustain each of you through this time of sorrow and heart felt loss.
Aidan Costelloe and Kelly Mansfield
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. May you find peace in this difficult time.
Cousin Larry
Dear MJ and family,
My thought and prayers are with you at this diffucult time. My memories stem back to the tobacco farm, when I KNEW it would be a great weekend if I saw you both pull in the drive for your weekend tour of duty on a Friday night. Ronnie was a light force unto himself, and he would share this with anyone and everyone.
My thoughts are also of you both coming to my surprise birthday
party. As I walked in, a man had his back to me and he slowly
turned around….it was Ronnie! I spent the ENTIRE party speaking
only to him, I did not want to appear rude to the other guests, but
it was just so good to see him. He will be missed. God Bless.
Paul and Linda Sapezinskas
Dear MJ and family
I am most saddened to hear Ron had passed away. It has been alittle over 40 yrs since out last encounter. Reading some of the condolences brought back many memories of the time we shared when i worked on his parents farm for 3 or 4 summers in my teenage years. Yes I too remember Ron’s passion for hot peppers and his favourite chicken paprikash. I’m not sure who was happier Ron for is favourite dinner or his mother who received all the gratitude and compliments for making it! Knowing Ron as a peer who i looked up to in my teenage years he has definitely helped me become a better person in many ways and i am very thankful for that.
My thought go out to you and your family at this time of great sadness.
Paul Sapeninskas and family
Joyce & Larry Eveland.
Dear MJ & Family, we were so sadden to hear off Rons passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joyce & Larry Eveland and family.
Phil and Lisa Dietrich
MJ and family, I was so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. I had the honour of working with him at Big ‘O’ and had a few chats with him when he was at the Co-op. He will truly be missed. MJ, the two of you have created a beautiful family together and his legacy will live on.
With heartfelt sympathy, Lisa.
Doug Smith
Mrs. Chanyi and family,
I was blessed to know Ron over the last 12 years. He always talked fondly of all of you when we spoke. He would also have a story to share about his weekend projects with his infectious laugh that always made you smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am a better person for knowing Ron. His friendship, warmth, gentle sense of humor and kindness will always be remembered.
Gail
Dear M J and Family
Words can never express the sadness I feel for you. Ron was such a mild, gentle man with a quiet humour matched only by your gregarious influence MJ. So many happy memories I will cherish of you, Ron, Jodi and Chris. My thoughts, my heart go out to you as you process the rest of your journey without Ron.
Love, Gail.
Alex (Chilly) Mile and Family
Ron was such a good friend to me, starting during our youth in the tobacco fields around Delhi. Our times as roommates at Western
University were truly memorable.
And then when Ron grew up, he lead an exemplary life.
I will deeply miss Ron. He was one of a kind.
I and my family offer MJ and all of her own family our sympathies and love during this sad time.
Ed,Karen,Nicole,and Brandan Willis
MJ and family, our sincere sympathy to you all. We are thinking of you at this time.
Sue Riley
M J & FAMILY…..I will miss hearing Ron’s voice every day-we had many chats regarding this devastating disease,,he gave it his all!
Tom and Nancy Hartai
MJ and family
All of our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Ron will be missed by so many in this community.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Dave Sousa
My condolences to you, MJ, and your family.
Darryl Chow & Martha Wyatt
We are deeply saddened and send our heartfelt sympathy on this sorrowful occasion. May you find solace in all the great memories you shared together.
Our thoughts are with you and the entire Chanyi family.
With love,
Martha & Darryl
Kellie & Jeff Gibson
Dear MJ, Jodi, Chris, Scott & Shirley….
I waited a few days to see if I could write something here and not be emotional – no such luck (sorry Jodi!)! Ron was such a great man, with his quick wit, sense of humour and love of all things spicey. A true Hungarian…who fed me my first chicken paprikash (well, MJ made it, but Ron made me try it)…and I was hooked. Some of my fondest memories from growing up take place at your house…Grampa’s wine included (although admittedly those are a little fuzzy) – and Ron’s one-liners are etched in my mind forever (“that dress is so tight you can see her……”…and you know the rest). He will be missed. So much and by so many. Our most heartfelt condolences and biggest, warmest hugs go to all of you from Jeff and I. It truly was a fine round, Ron.
Anna Fazzari and staff at Hood Packaging
We are saddened to learn of Ron’s passing. It was a pleasure to work with Ron throughout the years.
His good nature ribbing will be missed with every Maple Leaf lose to Montreal.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your during this time.
Iain Brooks & Jenna Feldman
We are saddened by your tragic loss and wish you all the best in this trying time.
Iain, Jenna and Raena
Bob Rowe & Colleen Elliott
Our thoughts have been with you and your family MJ throughout the last few days. Ron played his game well and now he gets to kick back at the Club House and wait for everyone else to reach their eighteenth hole. Bob and Colleen
Jenni and Josh DeBlock Kreller
MJ, Chris, Jodi and family,
Our thoughts go out to you during this time. Ron will be deeply missed by many! What a great man – who always brought a smile to our face. If you need anything, please know we are here for you!
Ed & Marie Nethercott
So sorry to hear of you loss. Thinking of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ben and Barb Dietrich
M.J. and family! We just heard the news of Ron ‘s passing. What a great loss to so many! Ron was always such a fun loving, kind man! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Kaye Broderick and Jim O'Hanlon
Dear MJ and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time in your lives. Once the heartache and sorrow subsidies, there will be only fond memories of the wonderful times you all had together. It is so hard to understand why the “best” are always taken so young – and we all know, Ron was definitely one of the best!
Love Kaye and Jim
Bill, Audrey and Larry Rowe
Sincere sympathy to each of you at this very difficult time. Ron’s battle with his illness has been extremely difficult not only for him but also his loved ones’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill, Audrey and Larry Rowe.
Brad and Lori Baker and Family
Our sincere sympathies to you MJ and your family. Ron was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
MJ and Family-Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Lori & Sless
Dear MJ, Jodi, Chris and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. I know how proud you were Jodi of the person your dad was, and you spoke so highly of him. He will continue to watch over you, and live in your hearts forever.
With love,
Lor & Sless
Ron and Cathy Harris
Our deepest sympathy to your family. It was a privilige to get to know Ron and work with him.
Maureen ( Skip ) Wood
M.J. , Jodi& Scott , Chris &Shirley.
Thinking of each of you at this difficult time .You will miss Ron so very much, He certainly was a Gentle-Man , & always had a smile.
Skip
Joe and Eli McLean
Dear MJ, Chris, Jodi and families
We were very saddened to learn of Ron’s death. He was a wonderful person with a kind, soft spoken manner and a big heart. Know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With love and hugs from your French cousins.
John and Linda Wuerth
M.J. and Family. So sorry to hear about Ron. Our thoghts are with you and your family. Ron was a great family man. He wil be missed by all. Cherish all your memories.’ John and LInda Wuerth
John and Barb Smits
We were very sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Nathalie & Dale Cheeseman
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.
Nathalie & Dale.
Rachel Winell
MJ, Jodi, Chris and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this sad time. I know happy memories of Ron will bring comfort to everyone.
With love and deepest sympathy, Rachel
The Soldans
We’re were saddened to hear of your loss. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Debra Chappel, Calvin Stanlake
Dear MJ and Family: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Debra Chappel and Calvin Stanlake
Krista, Troy, Madison and Connor Gates
MJ and family,
We are very saddened to hear of Rons passing. Ron was such a kind and funny man!
Our prayers and thoughts are with you!
Lots of hugs from the Gates family,
Krista, Troy, Madison and Connor Gates
Jeff & Pam Lamond
M.J. and family:
After the immediate sadness on hearing of Ron’s passing, I was quickly reminded of the fond memories at Big ‘O’, the curling club and of course, Ironwood. His relaxing attitude towards life was something I always admired and appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Gerhard
We will be thinking of you all tomorrow sharing stories and experiencing the huge outpouring of affection so many people feel for Ron and for you his wonderful family who were the centre of his life. I expect there will be a lot of laughter with the tears, and no doubt hot peppers will be involved there somewhere. He’s going to be missed by many many people, including us.
Diane and Arthur (Winnipeg)
Janet & Don Wildfong
MJ, Jodi, Chris and families,
We are so fortunate to have your family in our lives. We have enjoyed sharing many good times with Ron and they have blessed us with fond memories to be cherished and shared. Our love and warmth are with you all during this time of sorrow. We will miss Ron deeply.
Jenny Wareham
MJ, Jodi, Chris & family
I’m so sorry to hear about Ron. I’ll always remember him as someone with a great sense of humour. Take care of yourselves in what I know is a difficult time.
Bob & Vicki Hay
Dear MJ and Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
May you find comfort in remembering all the wonderful memories.
Paul and Jan Jeffery
M.J. and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. May the huge void in your lives be filled with all the wonderful memories you have of the devoted family man that Ron was.
Hugs,
Paul, Jan & family
Jack and Margaret Kraft
MJ and family,
We are so saddened of hear of Rons passing. I had a great chat with Ron not that long ago in the grocery store and was so happy to see him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Jack and Margaret
Walter and Barb Tiedeman
MJ and family
Our deepest sympatht on the loss of Ron – he fought a good battle and will be sadly missed.
Walt and Barb Tiedeman
Larry and Joyce Black
MJ and family
So sorry for your great loss and send our sincere sympathy to your family and the McLean family at this very sad time.
Larry and Joyce and family, Grand Bend.
Rob & Elizabeth McGregor
MJ and family
Sending our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. Ron was a wonderful man with a kind heart. It was always nice to see his smile each day and to have him for a friend. May the memory of Ron be kept alive in all of your hearts. He will be missed by all.
Rob & Elizabeth
Jack & Margaret Kraft
MJ and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Rons passing. We are away for a few days but please know that our thoughs and prayers are with you. Hugs.
Jack and Margaret
Elaine McNair
Dear MJ and Family- Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I have fond memories of the fun times we had at the curling rink as well as being a great co-worker at HDC.
Scot Morgan
Dear MJ and family:
Sorry to read of Ron´s passing. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. Always enjoyed his company at the curling club. Sincerely, Scot
Rob & Cheryl Bilcke
MJ and family…
Sorry to hear the passing of such a wonderful man. Ron will be missed by all.
Rob, Cheryl, Jordyn, Danielle & Taylor Bilcke
Bill and Grace Gilfillan
M.J. and Family,
Our deepesy sympathy to you at this very sad time.
Our thought and prayers are with you .Bill&Grace
Larry and Sandra Hern
Dear MJ and Family,
We were so saddened to read of the loss of your dear husband, Ron.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Muriel
Sorry to hear of your great loss, Ron was such a kind, gentle person who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Hugs to you MJ and your family.
Dan & Ann McMillan
M.J. & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. We enjoyed looking at the pictures and brings back lots of memories from our early, early days in London. Ron had such a contagious smile. We’ll never forget him.
Cherish the memories!
Love, Dan & Ann
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Sympathies to you and your family. We always remember what a fun loving couple the Chanyi’s were around the curling club. Thinking of you now MJ
Al & Carole Preece
We are so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. He was always such a great person to be with, either on the curling rink or the links.
Our thoughts are with you MJ during this difficult time.
Love to you and yours
Al and Carole Preece
Tim McAllister
M.J., Chris, Jodi & family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Ron will be missed greatly. I can’t express how much I enjoyed spending time with him and all of you as we grew up over the years. Thinking of you all.
The Dow Family
Ron will be greatly missed at Ironwood. He has been a pleasure to be around for so many years. Thanks for the memories Ron, and condolences to MJ, Jodi, and Chris and families.
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
M J our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Ron will be missed by so many at Ironwood.
Tom & Mary Ann
Patti Stanley and Ross Alexander
M.J. And family
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He always had kind words to say.Cherish the memories to carry you forward.
Patti and Ross
Doug Ellison
Hi MJ – as you know my girls and I have such good memories and especially my girls during their youth – believe you helped raise them – for me Ron was just a great guy and remember being welcomed to your home for Christmas dinner [ if my memory serves me correctly ] – also remember Ron’s support over 20 yrs ago when the town tried unsuccessfully remove me from the town hall – very sorry as know this is such a sad time for you and your family – what can I say but a wonderful man – take care – de
Muriel Shepherd
To Jodi and her family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Muriel Shepherd
Mac and Mary Jane MacDougall and Family
MJ,Jodi, Chris and families.
We are very saddened to hear of your loss far too early.We have many memories of great times with you all . Ron will be missed . He was a kind and gentle man who will be remembered fondly by all whose paths he crossed.
Monique and Jim McIlhargey
MJ, Jodi, Chris and families,
I was sorry to hear of your loss yesterday. My thoughts are with you at this time when you have lost a husband, father and grandpa. I will always remember Ron being so laid back when I ran around your house as a child and hanging out as a teenager.
He will be missed
Monique & family
Stacy Reeves
Very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He truly was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Angela & Kim McLean
Although Ron’s candle has gone out, the light that it radiated, while it was lit, will always flicker on in our hearts. Peace be with you Ron and with your family.
In loving remembrance of a unique and special man,
Angela & Kim and our family
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
MJ and family: We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. We have nothing but good memories of him, as I am sure is the case with everyone who was fortunate enough to ever meet him. We are out of country for the winter, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that Ron and Lisa will be curling together and sharing lots of laughs and curling stories. She thought the world of you both.
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Dear M.J. and Family,
Saddened to hear of your loss. He fought a tuff battle, as you and your family did. He is at peace,and God will be there for you…he will give you the strength you need to carry on.
Jerry and Alice
Clayton and Jane Hefley
MJ we are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Be comforted in the wonderful memories you have. We are thinking of you.
Mark and Tracy Hartman
M.J. We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mark
Vickie and Al Harvey
MJ
So sorry for your great loss. Just know that you you have a whole town full of love and support behind you.
Our prayers and sympathies are with you and your family.
Al, Vickie and the Harvey family
Ross & Rhonda Bryson
M.J. and family – our sincere condolences on your loss. Ron was a great man and will be missed by all.
Bill and Bernice Thompson
MJ and Family-Sincere sympathy to you all.Ron was a great man
and will be missed by many.
Cheri & Miro Bracic
Those who mean the most to us
Are never really gone.
For in our thoughts and in our hearts
Their memory still lives on
So may you find that passing time
Can somehow help to heal
Those memories will ease the loss
And sorrow that you feel
Thinking of you Jodi and your family
xox’s
Earl & Glenda Wagner
MJ, Jodie & Scott, Chris & Shirley, Sam, Max, Cade & Little MJ,
We know how hard everyone fought this battle and it ended far too soon. Words can’t express our sadness for all of you.
“We’re so glad we had this time together” and we’ll always remember Ron as a good man and a special friend.
Earl & Glenda
Pat and Ron Cottrell
Saddened to hear of Ron’s passing.
Fond memories and fun times.Thinking of you M.J. and your family.
Love. Ron and Pat.
Mary Lou Thomson
MJ & family,
Shocked to learn of Ron´s death. So sorry that I didn´t get for a visit with him after our visit at the grocery store. We are travelling in South America now. Spent 2 weeks in Brazil and are in Chile for a few days before coming home next week. Please accept our
deepest sympathy. Jack & Mary Lou
Dave and Susan Moore
Dear MJ and family: My heart is breaking for you as I write this message this morning MJ. Dave, I and our family know so well what a struggle this past year has been. Cancer is a tough journey. But I know you will treasure all the wonderful memories and through each other and all your friends be supported and get through the days ahead…one day at a time. Love, Dave and Susan Moore
Jewel and Lloyd Kelly
To MJ and family:
It is so hard to understand why we have to lose someone as good as Ron ~ we may never understand it. But what we do know is that he left some wonderful memories that will bring a smile to your hearts every time his face comes to your mind. It’s hard to find words to express how very sorry we are. Please accept our deepest condolences. May you soon find peace and solace for your aching hearts.
Love, Jewel, Lloyd, and family
Mike, Phyllis, Cameron and Owen
So many fond, warm memories of such a wonderful, kind, funny man — from many golf outings to the blonde wig and plenty of booze in Mexico. We will never be able to eat chciken paprikash, new kedley (sp??) nor babby chin without thinking of Ron. Sending much love, thoughts and prayers.
Alan & MIchele Hodgert
We are thinking of you M.J. and your family at this very difficult time. Ron will be missed at Ironwood.
Doris Giddings
M.J.. and family, My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you at this time.
Doris
FRANK & LOUISE G.
MJ & FAMILY SO DISAPPOINTED AND SADDENED TO HERE OF RON’S PASSING…….TO US BEING AWAY SO LONG IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY WE SAW HIM AND WILL REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS AS YOUNG AND FUN..WE ARE SO SORRY YOU HAD TO LOSE HIM SO YOUNG…………..
FRANK .& LOUISE
Bill and Louise Pincombe
M.J. and family,
Sorry to read of Ron´s passing. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Marilyn Waldeck
M.J.and Family-I am really sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Ron, loving father, and proud grandfather. As a family I know all of you fought a tough battle as you worked together on this path and I hope that all the good memories you had as a family in all the years past will help you through this most difficult path of the journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marilyn.
Andrea & Craig Alexander
MJ, Jodi, Chris & family
Thinking of you during sad time. I will miss my chats with Ron at work but am sure of one thing… we all are blessed to have such a wonderful new angel watching over us. May you find peace and comfort in each other as you hold your memories close.
~Andrea, Craig, Garrett & Luke Alexander ~
Kathy McLean
I have no words to say what I feel. My deepest sympathy for all of you. He was a wonderful man and I will miss him forever!
Love Kathy
Steve and Tara Watters
Jodi, Scott, Sam, & Max,
Thinking of you and Jodi’s family. May your memories bring you comfort. Tara, Steve, Lauren & Ryan
Wendi Schwindt
MJ…I was so sorry to hear about Ron today. I really, really wanted him to beat this and you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol & Craig Davidson
MJ & family:
Our deepest & most heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of you. Cherish the memories of Ron & he will live in your hearts forever.
Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Carol & Craig
Bob and Deb Gehan
MJ and Family
Our hearts go out to you and your family. May you be comforted by loving memories of the kind and gentle man Ron was.
He will be missed.
Hugs Deb & Bob
Sherrie Thomson
MJ and family,
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers during this difficult time.
The Middletons
M.J. and family. Our hearts go out to all of you at this very trying time. Words can never do justice to such a sad time, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary, Jo-Ann and Marshall
Pam and Ron Brand
MJ and Family – You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Ron will be greatly missed. He was such a kind hearted man. Ron and Pam Brand
Don and Ann Thompson
M.J. and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Don and Ann.