It is with heavy hearts the family of Ronald William Gilroy announce his passing on June 18, 2026 in the CRHCC Amherst at the age of 85. He was known to faithfully check the obituaries daily, and not finding his name there, said he could continue on with his day. Well this is the day he finds his name and can rest in peace.
Known for his big heart, he loved nothing more than to have a good laugh, a joke and to tease and help his family, friends and neighbours. His favourite hobby was socializing and catching up and checking in on all those he cared for. The children are very thankful to have grown up in a home with an open door policy where their friends were welcomed as family.
Born in Amherst, N.S., the family moved to Moncton, N.B. in 1970, and then to Riverview in 1975. Ron was a very hard working professional truck driver, spending most of his career delivering cars throughout the Maritimes, where he loved to meet and greet those he knew. Ron retired in 2002 when he and Margaret returned to Amherst to live with and support his father, Bill.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Troop Gilroy, his children William (Kathy), Kamloops, B.C., Ronald (Deborah), Malagash, N.S., and Angela Morrison (Robert), Kentville, N.S., as well as his grandchildren Michelle Langille (Andre Legere), Lisa Gilroy (Carlos), Deanna Gilroy, Christine Gilroy (Ron Bourque), Reid Morrison (Addi Mosiondz), Erin Gilroy, Liam Gilroy, and great grandchildren Gavin Legere and Leo Gilroy. Also by special friend Carol Copp, sister-in-law Lonie Gilroy, and many special nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by by his parents William and Pauline (Stiles) Gilroy, his sister Connie (Tom) O’Rourke Lupton, and his brother Mel Gilroy.
Special thanks to Dr. Julio Bobadilla for his care and humour, to the staff at the CRHCC for their care during his final days, as well as to Jones Funeral Home for their compassionate service.
A committal service will be held July 11, at 1:30 at the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery, East Pleasant St., Amherst, NS followed by a Celebration of Life from 2 – 4 at the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst (902-667-8777)
Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Cumberland or to the donors choice.