Ronald W. T. BIRCHARD

BIRCHARD, Ronald W.T. (P.Eng) Queen's Science 55, retired from LaFarge, Canada Passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Oakville, Ontario. Beloved husband and best friend of Shelagh McKenna. Loving father of Catherine (Steve McIntyre) of London, Ontario, Michael of Lausanne, Switzerland, Julie of Markham, Ontario. Doting Grandfather of Stephanie, Caitlin, Ryan McIntyre and Christopher Lum. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers please consider Doctors Without Borders or Cancer Research. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11:00 am at St. Matthew Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home. "Oakville Chapel" (905-844-3221). Email condolences may be sent to ronald.birchard@wardfh.com. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 2/7/2009