RONALD ERNEST SNOWDEN

November 5, 2025

Ronald Ernest Snowden, beloved husband of Barbara (Culbert) of St. Helen’s, died suddenly, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the age of 72. Born Oct. 26, 1953, in Wingham, he was the son of the late Caroline (Humphrey) and Ernest Snowden. Ron met Barb, as teens, at a dance in Dungannon, and after marrying in February, 1974, they went on to share 51 amazing years together. They raised three daughters, Kim (Kyle) Wheeler, Kerri (Clint) Murray, and Becky Snowden (Mike Walker); and have seven grandchildren, Brandon (Tash), Craig (Dez), Hannah (Gavin), Erica (Jared), Olivia, Rylan and Cohen; and two great-grandchildren, Harper and Colter. Together, Ron and Barb enjoyed travelling, entertaining, camping, and road trips. He built a home that was a warm and welcoming gathering place for family and friends to share laughter, meals and love. Ron was the brother of Linda Carter and Allan (Donna) Snowden; brother-in-law of Shirley Snowden, Jack (Karen) Culbert, Don (Linda) Culbert, Betty Lewis, Dorothy (Dave) Bere and Joanne (Wolfgang) Weber. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Doris Culbert. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours; the community that he was so involved in; and the customers of his business, Snowden Insulation. Predeceased by his stepfather, Cliff Menary; father-in-law, Howard Culbert; brothers, Brian and Bill Snowden; sister-in-law, Debbie Culbert; and brothers-in-law, Harvey Carter and Brad Lewis. Ron will be remembered fondly for his witty sense of humour and ability to have a joke for any occasion. Forever a kid at heart, he was always up for a game of crokinole, a vintage car show, and adventures on a new motorized toy. Always an animal lover, dogs flocked to cuddle next to him and receive his signature last bite of ice cream. His snuggles will be especially missed by his best friend puppy companion, Cali. Through his work over the years as a machinist, carpenter, and farmer, Ron became a “jack-of-all-trades” and someone who could always say, “I have the tool for that!” His talents extended beyond being handy, he had a creative eye, a knack for finding solutions to tough challenges and always seemed to leave everything he touched better than how he found it. He gave freely of his time and talents, helping others by lending a hand often before they knew they needed one. He believed in community involvement, serving as an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh councillor and deputy reeve, as well as starting the St. Helen’s Hall Committee, helping to restore the hall so it could become a hub of the community. Never one for a short conversation, Ron was known for his friendly and chatty nature and how he seemingly knew everyone. He had an ability to make others feel welcome and included, lending an ear and the wise advice you needed. He was a devoted family man, girl dad, grandpa, and most recently, great-grandpa. Ron found enjoyment in the simple pleasures in life, spending time with grandkids, gathering around a roaring campfire, family dinners, putting on fireworks displays, tinkering around his beautiful property, telling jokes, pulling pranks, indulging in sweets, using his creative visions to make any project perfect, and having a cold lemonade on the back porch listening to the creek babbling and passing the time with friends and family. May his memory live on in the many lives he touched and in the love of his friends and family. Please honour him by showing acts of kindness within your community, giving without receiving, and leaving the world better than how you found it. The funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the community centre in Lucknow. Interment, Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Helen’s Hall or Canadian Diabetes Association are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy; arrangements entrusted to the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.