Ron Srokosz

Ron Srokosz, died June 2 2023. Son of Edward and Elizabeth Srokosz. Father to Jessica and Benjamin Srokosz. Grandfather to Aleks Srokosz.

Ron Srokosz was born in Chatham on October 4th 1952…..although he’d rather you think he was born in the marshlands of Erieau. He lived, breathed, and bled ‘the eau’. He was a proud son of a Polish man and wore the hallmarks of the Polish culture on his sleeve; unequalled stubbornness, insatiable appetite for cabbage rolls……(only his mother’s though), and preferred a strong rye and ginger only when shared with friends… (especially if they were buying). Ron was happy to be alone most of the time, but shared all of the important times with his family.

He loved to fish……but rarely got around to it. Enjoyed hunting, but hardly found the time. He dreamt of moving away to Manitoulin Island to live out his days, but never quite succeeded.

Ron will be remembered as quiet and kind. He lived by an unwavering code that when you give someone your word, it is unbreakable… A belief that hard work is the greatest way to show your worth, and that when you start something, you see it through to the end. He didn’t always live by his rules but he damn sure expected them of his children and so he was a very proud father.

Ron never wanted to be a spectacle, and couldn’t stand others making a fuss over him. For that reason there will be no funeral service, only a small family gathering to celebrate his life and say goodbye.