RONALD E. HAWTHORNE

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and cherished brother, uncle and friend Ronald E. Hawthorne journeyed home to his Lord on August 22, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with Lynch Syndrome. He died at home in the loving presence of his wife, Gail, daughter, Allison, son, Kirk and grandson, Gideon. Ron was the son of the late J. Richard "Dick" and Grace I. (Sharp) Hawthorne. Ron graduated in 1956 from Donegal High School and attended Lebanon Valley College as a music major. Music has always been a big part of his life. He played drums and sang vocals in dance bands for 30 years. Ron had a beautiful voice and sang in the St. Mark's United Methodist Chancel Choir for many years. Ron had a long career in sales; retiring from Engle Publishing and Printing in 2004, where he managed the Credit Department. Ron served on the Mount Joy Borough Council and was an active member of his community, participating in Relay for Life, Compassionate Friends walks and Homefields. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially antiquing and cruising. Other favorite vacation spots included Stone Harbor, Fenwick Island, a cabin in Shade Gap. Two travel highlights included Hawaii and England. Ron loved sports, he was loyal to the Phillies and the Barnstormers. He was a fan of Donegal H.S. Field Hockey, Soccer and Baseball. He enjoyed watching his grandson play soccer and lacrosse at Elizabethtown High School. He and his wife have a wide circle of good and faithful friends and family. We wish to thank all who participated in his life with cards, calls, prayers, food, transportation and visits. Ron is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gail A. (Shelly) Hawthorne; two children, Allison G. Hawthorne, companion of Carol J. Thompson of Red Lion and Kirk S. Hawthorne, companion of Kim Gladys of Bainbridge; two grandchildren, Gideon and Adalyn; two sisters, Patricia Dressler, companion of Robert Circle of Lanexa, VA and Judith Baker, wife of Wilson of Mount Joy; and a brother, Richard Hawthorne, husband of Lynette of Mount Joy. And nephews Scott E. Baker, Steven A. Dressler and Devin J. Hawthorne. A memorial service honoring Ron's life will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 37 East Main Street, Mount Joy on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 12 noon. Family and friends will be received at the church before the service from 10:30 AM until time of service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Relay for Life, Cancer Research, in memo section: Captain Morgan's Crusaders, 53 Vista Drive, PO Box 514, Maytown, PA 17550 or St. Mark's United Methodist Church (designate "Chancel Choir") 37 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552 or Homefields, Inc., P.O. Box 41, Millersville, PA 17551. To send an online condolence, please visit www.sheetzfuneralhome.com.

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RONALD E. HAWTHORNE