Reid, Ronald Alexander

Ron Reid CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND LEGACY, MAY 3, 2025

We will be gathering in the heart of his beloved Carden Alvar at the Carden Recreation Centre, 258 Lake Dalrymple Rd., Sebright

2-5ish PM. We hope you will join us to celebrate Ron's legacy.

Ron passed away peacefully at his home in Washago, with Janet and his sons Peter and Alex by his side on Dec. 15, 2024. He lost his years-long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, but enjoyed his last years to the best his illness would permit - birding, land saving and even visiting Costa Rica.

Widely respected as an elder statesman of Natural Heritage protection in Ontario, Ron's wisdom and guidance will be missed. He was very proud of having co-founded the Couchiching Conservancy which now protects over 15,000 acres, many of which he personally guided to protection.

An avid canoeist with Janet, his wife and partner of 45 years, Ron traveled dozens of northern rivers. Together they co-authored "Canoeing Ontario's Rivers".

Ron was a prolific writer and authored several seminal works on land trusts and natural heritage protection, often with his long-time colleague, Dr. Stewart Hilts.