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MIGUS, Ronald P., October 24, 1929 - May 10, 2005 After a long struggle with PICK's Disease, Ron died peacefully at Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre in Burlington, with his loving wife of 52 years, Lucy (nee Yaremko), sister-in-law Ann and family f riend Eileen all by his side. Ron was born in 1929 in Montreal to Kornel and Paraskeva Migus. Ron lived in Montreal until 1946 when he and his family moved to a farm in Beamsville where he attended Beamsville High School graduating with honours in 19 48. Ron graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1953) and a Master of Commerce (1955). Ron's 38-year career with General Motors began in St. Catharines (McKinnon Ind) as a student. He held various positions until 1974 when he became Plant Manager of the Oshawa Fabrication Plant. In 1978, Ron returned to St. Catharines as Regional Manager and remained in that capacity until his retirement in 1990.During his tenure at General Motors, Ron was an avid suppo rter of the St. John's Ambulance and was honoured to be both a Serving Brother and Officer of the Order of St. John. In 1979, Ron was appointed to the Board of Governors of the St. Catharines General Hospital and served as Chairman of the Board from 1989 to 1995. During his time as Chairman, the hospital acquired Niagara's first CT scanner and redeveloped its emergency department. Ron was a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. George and the St. Catharines Gyro Club. Ron leaves Lucy, h is loving wife, son David and his wife Michelle and two beautiful grandchildren, Samantha and Thomas. Ron was predeceased by his parents Kornel and Paraskeva and his brother Joe. He is survived by his sisters Mary Chatterton (late Keith), Anne Sheils (Robert) and brothers Morris (Helen) and Steve (Luciene). He will also be greatly missed by his family by marriage: Anne Holota (late Dennis), Gilberte Yaremko (late Michael), Peter Yaremko (Frances), Mike Hish (late Lena), Fred Yaremko (Joyce), Jea nette Cooke (late Bob), Rosalie Yaremko, Robert Yaremko (Pam) and Hon. John Yaremko (late Mary), and his nieces, nephews and their families. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), Burlington (905-632-3333 ) on Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Ukraine Orthodox Church Cathedral of St. Vladimir, 855 Barton Street East, Hamilton. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Panachyda for Ron Friday 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. A special thank you to the staff of Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre and St. Joseph's Mountain Health Care for their tender care and compassion. - 5/12/2005 - ID6192600