SAVOIE, Ronald - 68, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at home from lung cancer. Born in Campbellton, N.B., he was a son of the late Wilfrid and Eva Savoie. Ron worked as proprietor of Topps Men's Wear, followed by manager with the City Center Mall, until his move to Nova Scotia in 1984. Retiring three years ago from Dalhousie University where he was part of the facilities management team. Ron had a special love for boats. He will always be fondly remembered by his family and friends, as a kind, compassionate, caring and gentle person. Ron's 47 year marriage to Marie "Rickie" (Stack), formerly of Minto, N.B., was one to be admired. They were each other's best friends. Their three children will miss him terribly - daughter, Ronna (Avery) Wilson, Sackville, N.S., and their children, Andrea Boudreau, Bedford, and David Wilson, Bathurst, N.B.; sons, Paul, Mount Uniacke, and Marc (Donna) and their children, Alexis, Hailey and Caitlin, Campbellton, N.B.; sister, Claudette (Bob) Pickard, Guelph, Ont.; brothers, Jean-Marc (Albertine), Matapedia, Que., and Jacques, Vancouver, B.C. The family will receive visitors Saturday, October 22, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1.30 p.m. followed by a time of refreshment and fellowship, all to be held in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Highway 333, Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca