Passed away bravely, with his family at his side on Monday, April 16, 2001. Ronald G. Harding of Almonte, age 74 years. Will be sorely missed by his family, his wife Margaret Elizabeth (Beth) Moline and his children, Richard (Judith) of Ottawa, Warren of New Zealand, Lorina, New Zealand, Allison (James) of Ormstown, Quebec, David (Irene) of Almonte and Grant (Katherine) of New Zealand. Predeceased by his sister, Mrs. Muriel Ritchie. Also survived by his much loved grandchildren, Amos, Lena, Grace, Fraser, Graeme, Shanna, Elise, Deanna, Simon, Toban, Benjamin, Catherine and Hannah. Friends are invited to join the family in a celebration of Ronald's life in the Common Room at 1 Rosamond Street, Almonte on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Friday in the The Reformed Presbyterian Church, Almonte at 2 p.m., Rev. Matthew Dick officiating. Private family interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Your journey here is over, the ribbon unfolded Tho' we grieve with our pain not forgotten yet We are immersed in memories Of a life well met. Head of a family so vibrant and varied Keeper of histories lest we forget Generations that molded us Such a life well met. Husband, Father, Grand' and Friend You lusted for life shared with your Bet' Ever muse and mentor A life well met. Special thanks to the kind and caring staff of the Rosamond Wing of the Almonte General Hospital. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Rosamond Wing of The Almonte General Hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the C.R. GAMBLE Funeral Home & CHAPEL ALMONTE, ONTARIO. Ottawa Citizen, April 18, 2001