Ronald H. Christie, passed away at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center on Thursday evening, November 12, 2020, he was 85 years old.
Ron was born in Gardiner, Maine, the son of the late Vernon and Mary (Quinton)Christie. He grew up and was educated in North Reading. Ron served his country as a United States Marine during the Korean War, between the years of 1954 thru 1958.
He married his wife Gertrude “Trudy” (Tentindo) on October 26, 1958. They lived in Chelsea where they raised their four children. Then they moved briefly to Wakefield before settling in Burlington. Ron worked for many years at Everett Aluminum before starting his own business D & R Aluminum with his brother Don.
Ron enjoyed cards, bowling, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was one of the founding members of the Free Spirits Motorcycle Club.
Ron was the beloved husband of the late Trudy Christie. He was the loving father of Cheryl Ames & her husband Robert, Ronald, Jr., Steven and John. Proud grandfather of Robert Ames, Jr., Jason, Avery & Angelo Christie and Ashley Miller, as well as several grandchildren. Survived by his sisters, Laura Murphy, Millie Owen, Mary McGuiness, and Dolly Armstrong. He was the brother of the late Donald, Robert and Alan Christie.
A visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, November 24 from 9:00 to 10:45 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Due to current restrictions, masks must be worn at all times with social distancing. A maximum capacity of 50 people will be allowed at one time in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials in Ronald’s name may be made to the Tower Hill Tenant Association Activity Fund, 15 Birchcrest St., Burlington, MA 01803. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
To the Christie family all our prayers at the loss if your dad. He was a good neighbor. Tim and Anita Sweet . Tower Hill
With the deepest of heart I would like to say I was sorry to hear this news. The warmest prayers to you and your family,. He was an awesome guy and a very dear friend, I had work for him for several years at Everett aluminum and also for D&R. Your dad in your Uncle Don both had a hand in turning my life around, through the years I had brought several dark days to work with me. They were always there to let me know just how stupid I was and some now they would all work out. By the way , he was right it did work out. He also taught me to be a carpenter, if I might add from what I hear I’m pretty good at it now LOL. He had touch my life sometimes he would disguise it with a slap in my head, but I have come to realize there was a great message in that slap. He actually gave a sh** , he actually cared, He cared alot! I never knew why he did, but I’m so very glad he did. He never gave up on me, even when I did. I would like to say Thank You Ron Christie, I Thank you for your Wisdom that helped me see, and your Coverage it took to make me believe in me, I also thank you for your Sight to see I was someone that mattered, And I was someone that mattered to you, Again I Thank You ! You have always been a stone a monument in the foundation of my existence. You will always be in my prayers and in my heart, wow after all the things I can think you have done for me.There are probably still a few mistakes for me to make, feel free to reach out and give me a good slap in the head. You have earned that , Thank You my dear friend and brother, please give a hug to all of those I care about you know who they are love you my dear friend you will always be missed. And thank you
To the Ames/Christie families, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Christie was such a sweet man with a great big heart who I will forever have fond memories of. May he rest peacefully in the arms of his beloved Trudie. Many heartfelt hugs to you all during this difficult time.
Cheryl, Ronnie, Stephen and John, your Dad will be missed so much! I’m sorry I couldn’t be there for the services, MA restrictions on Covid. I’ll never forget time spent with your family in Chelsea when I was a kid, family and bike club outings throughout the years with your Dad and Mom always together… Rest in Peace, Uncle Ronny, Love you…