Ronald H. Gleason
Athol, MA – Ronald H. Gleason, Athol, MA, passed away on August 28,
2025, at the home of his daughter, in Seekonk, MA, surrounded by his
loving family. He was born in Colrain on March 26, 1941, to Herbert
and Dorothy (Pike). Ronald went to Arms Academy. He joined the Air
Force in July 1959 until being honorably discharged in July of 1963.
He taught his daughters to find laughter in everything. He kept them
laughing until the end. He was very sociable and well liked. He never
walked away from anybody without leaving a smile on their face. He was
thankful for each and every person he encountered. He taught his girls
that it is better to give than to receive. He was a simple man that
knew family and friendships were the most important things in life. He
never put himself before others.
He is survived by his daughters, Robin Silver (Tom), Christi Martin
(Barry), Colleen Vore (Crispin), grandchildren, Tom Silver (Lauren),
Curtis Silver (Chrystal), Cory Silver (Jolene), Clifford Martin
(Alyssa), Ashlie Martin, Thomas Malooly (Jessi), Amber McClinton
(Marc), 10 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Mary Singley, several
nieces, nephews and his loving companion Barbara Smith.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Forest Gleason, sisters,
Jacqueline Nichols, Marjorie Miskolczi, Dawn Terlikoski and his wife
Janice, with whom he spent 59 years, and he missed dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Brigham & Woman’s
Hospital, Boston, MA and Beacon Hospice, Fall River, MA.
Calling Hours will be Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5-8 PM at the
Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 87 Franklin St., Greenfield.
Memorial service will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10 AM at the
funeral home.
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