SNIDER, Ronald Frederick “Rocket”

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It is with gratitude for a long, full life that we announce his death early morning on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Dunnville Memorial Hospital. He was in his 93rd year.Ron will be fondly missed by his family and extended family on Concession 3 Road. Predeceased by his wife Lettie Snider (Barber), his daughter Maureen and his son Rick. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Nina Snider (Moerschfelder), sister, Donna McConachie (Doug), brother, Lynn Snider (Pat) and sister, Carol Metcalf (Keith). He was uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ron was born and lived his entire life in Rainham Township, where he married and raised his two children. He was a hardworking farmer until the day he passed. He loved the outdoors and was an accomplished hunter and fisherman.  He was known as “Rocket” on the softball field for his pitching abilities. He worked as a welder, a butcher, was a skilled mason and had many hobbies, including wood working, playing guitar, and cheering on the Jays and the Leafs. If you had the pleasure of knowing him, you will remember him as a kind, gentle man who was full of knowledge and had many great stories. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 29,  from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at JW Hart Funeral Home, 113 Lock St East Dunnville. Funeral and Committal services Thursday May 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. Online condolences  can be made at jwhartfuneralhome.com. A special thank you to the kind and compassionate nursing team and physicians at Dunnville Memorial Hospital.