It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden loss of
\n our dear brother Ronald “Ron” William Larder, on December 4,
\n 2025. He was born on November 30, 1956, in New Ross, NS and was one of
\n ten siblings of the late Clarence Patrick Larder Sr. and Mary
\n O\u2019Neta “Neta” (Cooke) Larder.<\/p>\n
At an early age, he acquired the nickname
\n “Housefly”. While growing up in the 1950\u2019s and
\n 60\u2019s, in a large family, most of his summertime was spent
\n outside, but whenever there was a chance to get inside, Ron
\n “Housefly” was there. An endearing name that created many
\n laughs over the years and ironically, he became a great lover of the
\n great outdoors in later years.<\/p>\n
Ron graduated from New Ross Consolidated School, attended
\n Nova Scotia Community College, and took courses through St.
\n Mary\u2019s and Dalhousie Universities. He dedicated 30 years to
\n the Province of Nova Scotia, first as a Program Administration Officer
\n (28 years) and later helping families as an Income Assistance
\n Caseworker (2 years). He received a 30-year service award for his
\n commitment. Ron lived in Kentville, NS during his working years and in
\n retirement moved briefly to LaHave and then to Bridgewater,
\n NS.<\/p>\n
One of Ron\u2019s passions was basketball in his early
\n years at school with his brothers and good friends. in 1974, the New
\n Ross team won the New Year\u2019s Classic. Other interests he
\n enjoyed were coin collecting, listening to his vinyl collection of
\n music, camping, hiking, fly fishing, photography, geology, and gold
\n panning. He owned and operated Raw Earth Explorations since 1993 and
\n was the only prospector in the Larder family while always sporting his
\n signature Tilley hat. He was known by family and friends for making
\n the best seafood chowder and hosting a fun annual house party during
\n the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom festivities.<\/p>\n
He cherished walks on South Shore beaches, especially
\n Rissers, and on the trails in Bridgewater. He was a kind, soft spoken
\n person who enjoyed chatting with whomever he met on his travels.
\n Ron\u2019s gentle spirit, love for family and friends and
\n appreciation for quiet moments will be remembered by
\n all.<\/p>\n
Ron leaves behind nine siblings; Clarence Patrick
\n “CP” (Jane), Dr. Thomas “Tom”-retired (Heather),
\n Brenda (Jim), Derek, Cst. Ret\u2019d (Sharon), Wanda (Sheldon),
\n Twyla (Brian), Joseph “Joe” (Donna), Rosco, Det\/\/ Sgt.
\n Ret\u2019d (Qui), Todd (Shirley) and 17 nieces and nephews. Ron
\n was predeceased by his parents; sister Gwendlyn Janet Larder and niece
\n Tina Larder.<\/p>\n
A celebration of Ron\u2019s life will be held in New
\n Ross in the Spring\/Summer 2026. An exact location and date to be
\n determined. Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada or the
\n Canadian Cancer Society.<\/p>\n
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.A. Corkum
\n Funeral Home, Wileville. On-line condolences may be made by visiting
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