Ronald Earl Wright
August 5th, 2018
Wright, Ronald Earl, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the age of 76 years. Ron was born in Edmonton, Alberta on October 12, 1941 to Sydney and Jessie Wright. Ron was the oldest brother to his siblings Lesley and Victor.
On September 5, 1964 Ron married the love of his life Gladys Bucharsky. At the onset of Ron’s career, he lived and worked in Edmonton, Alberta as an automotive mechanic at Shirley Ford for a number of years until he took on the role of Service Manager at Kentwood Ford. In 1977, Ron started up his own dealership under the name of ‘Wright Ford Mercury’ in Two Hills, Alberta.
In 1985, Ron and Gladys moved to Innisfail with their three children where Ron started working for Newman Ford. Moving throughout Alberta to various Ford dealerships, he retired from Lacombe Ford in 1998.
Ron loved being in the outdoors and camping. He volunteered countless of hours in the communities he lived as a coach or manager for minor sports and was the President of the Lions Club. He was always up for a good game of cards and learned to love reading in the latter part of his life. His biggest passion, and that which gave him the most joy, was his family and friends and the time he would spend with them.
Ron is predeceased by his parents, his brother Victor and his loving wife of 21 years, Gladys. He leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Scott (Charlene) Wright, Douglas (Meaghan) Wright; his beautiful daughter Coreena (Greg) Novik; five granchildren, Darian, Trystan, Taelor, Payton, Sophie; and his brother Lesley.
The family will be having a Celebration of Ron’s Life at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at St. Andrews United Church, 128 1 St E, in Cochrane, Alberta. As per his wishes, the family will spread the ashes of Ron and Gladys together during a private ceremony to be held in the future.
The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Bow View Manor during his stay there. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to a charity of their choice.
Messages:
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Have many happy memories of cousin Ron and Gladys in our younger days.
Dear Coreena, Douglas, Scott and families: May your loving memories give you strength and bring you peace. With Sympathy - Cousin Pat Ripplinger and David Parker Thinking about Ron and happy times in our younger years. Rest in Peace, Ron.
Scott, Coreena, Douglas & Families: Please accept our Heartfelt Sympathy. Your Dad was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. It is less than a year ago that we had a fun visit with him, reminisced about our days camping at the lake, card games, etc. we think of that visit often. Cherish your precious memories of Dad and I am sure that they will always bring a smile to your face. Blessings to you All.
Coreena, Doug and Scott, My deepest condolences to you and your families. Earl was a wonderful, kind man. We were blessed to have known him. Cherish all the memories that you have of him. Corrie and family
...Fear no more the heat o' the sun, nor the furious winter's rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done. Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages: Golden lads and girls all must; as chimney-sweepers, come to dust... All lovers young, all lovers must; Consign to thee and come to dust... Cybeline, Wm. Shakespeare FARE WELL brother Ron. ................................................................................... Leslie
Our deepest condolences. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Jerry and I want to send our deepest sympathy to all of Rons children and their families. We have many happy memories of times spent with Ron and Gladys in years past.