RONALD HARVEY BENSON ALTON

March 26, 2025

Ronald Harvey Benson Alton, beloved husband of Edna Alton (nee Stewart) of Lucknow, died at Pinecrest Manor, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in his 89th year. Born May 1, 1936, in Goderich Hospital, he was the son of the late Bessie (McCabe) and Harvey Alton. Dear father of Randy (Laurie) Alton of Lucknow, Blair (Barbara) Alton of London and Kent (Jan) Alton of Clinton. Also greatly missed by seven grandchildren, Kelsie Murley (Ryan), Marlee Gowing (Ben), Scott Alton (Michelle), Benjamin Alton (Sarah), Tyler Brooks (Sarah), Dani Lindsay (Luke) and Mack Alton; and 10 great-grandchildren, Crew and Harvey Murley, Theodore and Penelope Gowing, Addison and Nora Brooks, Gus, Helmi, Tavi and Fitz Lindsay. Survived by his brother, Lorne Alton; sister, Eleanor Henderson (Paul); and brothers-in-law, Norman Stewart (Norma) and Richard Stewart (Leslie). Predeceased by sisters-in-law, Kathleen Alton, Susan Alton, and Joyce Ceasar; brother-in-law, Paul Ceasar; and stepmother, Mary Errington Rivett. Ron grew up on a dairy farm on the 6th concession of West Wawanosh Township and married the love of his life, Edna, who both shared a strong passion for horses and being dedicated servants to the community. He gave his time generously to the Lucknow United Church, and Masonic Lodge, and served on the Dungannon and Lucknow Agricultural Societies, and Huron Trail Riders. Ron coached a number of years with Lucknow Minor Hockey teams, and championed the Lucknow Tyke Tournament. This tournament ran for 50 consecutive years, introducing countless boys and girls to the great game of hockey. He chauffeured many sports teams and tourist trips on the Blue Bird Bus. He also thoroughly enjoyed, and participated enthusiastically in, the local Standardbred Harness racing industry. Ron was employed for 27 years at Lucknow Silverwood Dairies and more than 20 years with Montgomery Motors before retiring. Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, Monday, March 31, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. Masonic service will be held at 12:30 p.m. The funeral will be held in the chapel, Tuesday April 1, 2025, at 1 p.m. Spring interment in Dungannon Cemetery. Donations to the Dungannon Cemetery, Lucknow United Church, or Huron-Bruce Minor Hockey, would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.