Ronald George Marsh (16 May 1927 - 29 Sep 2018)

From Carole and Steve Phillips

From Carole and Steve Phillips.

I am so sad to hear of the passing of dear Uncle Ron. He was the gentle giant of my childhood, the warm-hearted, dependable father figure after my own dad had died.

In our youth, we spent many hours around the dining room table playing board games as if our lives depended upon it. ‘Escape from Colditz’ was always my favorite and playing games as a family is a tradition that I uphold with my own. My husband and I have three beautiful kids: two sons and a daughter. It strikes me now, as I am writing, that this mirrors the best role-model of a family I ever had: the Marshes. How blessed you are to have each other.

Aunty Eileen, Andrew, Howard, Kerry, you opened your home to me as a child at a very difficult time of my life. You made me feel safe and loved. And, at the heart of it all, was dear Uncle Ron, ever patient, ever kind, with that trade-mark toothy smile lighting up his face and our lives.

That is how I remember Uncle Ron. The steady, smiling centre of the hustle and bustle of family life. How you all will miss him. I am deeply sorry for your loss but also profoundly grateful to have known this special man.

Uncle Ron and Aunty Eileen showed me the joy of a loving family, for which I am forever thankful. At your time of need, I hope that every member of the Marsh family is strengthened and consoled by that love.

God bless you all.

Simply the best

You are the best. Will always miss you