Ronald Boucher MAY

MAY, Ronald Boucher, CD Major (Ret'd) Royal Canadian Artillery. Born in Ottawa May 20, 1932 Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep January 18, 2007 at home in Victoria. He will be dearly missed by wife Joyce of 49 years; son Robin (Deborah), Angel Fire, NM; daughter Lisa (Greg Lee), Seattle WA, and cherished grandchildren Elke, Sean and Brendan and brother Jack May (Irene) and the May family of Ottawa. Following in his father's footsteps, Ron joined the Canadian Army July 1951. He was commissioned as an antiaircraft artillery officer in 1952 at Camp Picton, Ontario. He proceeded to Germany in 1957 with "B" Battery First Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. His 29 year military career spanned Canada and foreign soil, including two separate tours of NATO duty in Germany as well as one year of United Nations duty in Egypt. Promoted to major in 1974 he joined the staff of the CF Officer Candidate School at CFB Chilliwack, BC. He next served as Canadian Forces liaison officer at the US Army Artillery Center Fort Sill OK. Ron completed his regular force military service in 1979. Ron was called out as the Commanding Officer of the National Militia Rank and Qualifying School in 1981 and 1983 at CFB Shilo, Man. An avid skier and CSIA instructor, Ron was honoured to assist the Canadian Alpine Ski Team with logistical support while stationed in Europe during the early '70's. In 1979, his love of the mountains and skiing led him to "retire " in Angel Fire, NM where he and Joyce became pioneering business owners at the fledgling ski resort. In 1994, Ron and Joyce retired to Victoria, where he finally scored a hole in one on the Royal Oak golf course. Ron will always be remembered for his loyal friendships, good nature and quick wit. Memorial services for Ron will be held at The Veterans Cemetery Chapel, "God's Acre" in Esquimalt, B.C. (off Colville Rd.) on Friday, 26 January at 1 :30 pm., to be followed by a reception at the Officers Mess (Wardroom) CFB Esquimalt at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 1/26/2007 - 1/27/2007