Penney, Ronald Walter – Age 78, of Truro, passed away June 3, 2019, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Robertson) Penney.
Newf had been a member of Dartmouth City Police and was a part-time bartender. He later gave up the Police Force and became a full-time bartender. He first worked at Holiday Inn in Dartmouth and later went to Ship Victory Tavern where he worked for many years. He loved riding his motorcycle and was a great carpenter.
He will always be loved and missed by daughter, Bernadette; grandchildren, Melanie, Tamie, Dominic and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Mary-Jane, Savannah, Nevaeh, Danika, Bailey; sister, Ruby; loving companion, Shirley; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; daughter, Karen; sister, Gertie.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. In keeping with Ronald’s request there will be no funeral service. All are welcome to drop in to a Celebration of Life, beginning at noon on Monday, July 1, at 86 Kaulback Street, Truro. Memorial donations may be made to Dartmouth Police Veterans Association.
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