Obituary of Ronald William Oughton

April 23, 1929 - Calgary, Alberta
December 16, 2022 - Calgary Alberta

It was important to Ronald that his main mentor in life his paternal grandfather who raised him was mentioned, David D. Oughton.

Ronald was predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia Jean (nee Laidlaw) Oughton of 65 years (October 23,1931- October 06, 2017)

Ronald and Patricia had three children Linda, David and Robert. Ronald and Patricia's grandchildren are Conrad, Maryanne, Joseph and Lisa Gaulin Linda Oughton's children. Kate, Nick, Noah and Michelle Oughton Robert Oughtons children.

At Ronald's request there will be no Celebration of Life. He added, “When he comes to your mind come down to your heart space take a long slow deep breath and smile.” Then he added, “I had a good ride!”

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Edgwood Foundation, Suite 2600 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L3, www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com,  www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/edgewood-foundation. These donations go to those who can not afford a treatment centre to work through their childhood trauma in a safe place and their addictive nature. This will help those in need to learn to love themselves and have a higher quality of life. 

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In living memory of Ronald Oughton, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.