Became one of God's angels on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Joan Frances Cassell (nee Gallipeau) for 63 years. Loving father of Roger (Pam Warner), Jim (Seena Mahaffey), Heather (Rick Boyarski), Dan (June Bousfield), Kim (Judy Bousfield), Joni Cassell and Stephen (Mary Lynn Bousfield). Cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 18. Dear brother of Keith George Cassell (Joan Carroll) and Elaine (Cassell) Perry. Also survived by his brother-in-law Joseph (Diane) Gallipeau). Predeceased by his parents James and Angeline Cassell. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ron attended St Frances De Sales School and became an altar boy. In his teens he was a star football player with SFDCI and enjoyed the sport of boxing as well. He attended McGill University and had a prosperous career with the Canadian Pacific Railroad starting as railroad apprentice and working his way to Wreck Master in Montreal and later to Superintendent of Car Equipment for British Columbia Railway. He taught welding and carpentry at Burritts Rapids. He moved his family to British Columbia in 1969 and after retiring from the railway he pursued land development and real estate in Squamish, B.C. He obtained a Business Administration Certification with the University of British Columbia. Ron and Joan enjoyed winters in Florida and summers at the cottage, loved a competitive game of cribbage and " The Wheel of Fortune", loved to play Santa Claus. Ron's great love was for his Chihuahuas, Crystal, Muffin, Cindy, Red, Peanut and Princess to name a few. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 11 o'clock. Interment to follow at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to any charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.