Whitman, Ronald
April 30, 1940 ~ February 19, 2026
WHITMAN, Ronald Howard-passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at C.E.E Hospital, Petrolia with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Nancy (McGill) for 65 years. Loving father of Cathy Whitman of Brigden, John Whitman of Brigden, Todd (Matthew) Whitman of Sarnia and Lynn (Joel) Kautz of Edmonton and special grandfather of Alex Kautz. Dear brother of Florence Briggs and Dorothy Johnson. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Helen Whitman and his siblings Katherine Evans, Ralph Whitman and Lloyson “Bub” Whitman. Survived by many friends, cousins and nieces and nephews. Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Ron was known has the “Camera Man” because he loved to take picture and always had his camera with him. Ron worked as the clerk for Moore Township for many years, he was also a manger for Nova Scotia Bank. Ron was a long time member of the Brigden Legion and the Brigden Leopold Lodge. A special thank you to all the staff at C.E.E Hospital for the compassion and care they provided.
Funeral Details
A private family funeral service took place at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Brigden Legion, Alzheimer’s Society https://alzheimer.ca/ or Heart and Stroke Foundation https://www.heartandstroke.ca/.
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Been a long time since we crossed paths.
But always let you know I remembered you from Brigden when we did.
Sending thoughts to Nancy and family and community.
A small village that has memories with a close extended family..
R .I. P. A life well and long lived.
Dear Nancy & Family, Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your husband and father and Grampa. Ron will always be remembered fondly as I recall him working so diligently for Moore Township. So glad to have had the privilege to know him. God Bless!
Nancy, Cathy, John, Todd, Lynne and family, my heart breaks for each of you. Ron and Nancy are special friends, so many great memories. Big hugs and prayers for each of you. Love always, Deanna
sorry for your loss Nancy ,Cathy,John,Todd and Lynn. Ron was a good friend, you have my deepest condolences.
Deepest condolences to all the family. May wonderful memories warm your hearts with love for him in the future. God bless you all and give you comfort. Alan and Marie Stephenson.