Ron, as a child, was given the nickname “Rope.” He was a stellar athlete excelling in hockey, baseball and football, graduating from Lake Placid High School in 1975.

As an adult, Ron found his passion working and playing on the golf course. He was employed at the Lake Placid Club Golf Course for over 20 years. He then went on to work at the Whiteface Club and Resort Golf Course for another 23 years until his retirement.

Ron’s first son Corey was born in 1981. Ron was a devoted father who coached his son in hockey and baseball. The two had a special relationship while living on endless dinners of Mr. Mike’s Pizza, “tuna nuna casserole” as Corey called it and English muffin pizzas. Ron, while coaching, developed many long-term relationships with numerous hockey families and kids that he coached over the years. Ron also forged lasting friendships while working for CAN/AM Hockey. The bonds continued and he was blessed with many great friends.

In 1993, Ron met the love of his life, Melissa. Together they started a family. Their son, Ron Jacob (RJ) was born in 1995. Their daughter, Morgan Billie, followed in 1998.

Again, Ron was an exceptional father coaching his son RJ in hockey and baseball and cheering on his daughter Morgan in soccer and softball. His devotion to his family was unsurpassed.

Ron looked forward every year to vacationing with his family in Myrtle Beach. He had an infectious laugh and would always greet you with a smile. If you were at a party and the music started, Ron would be the first one on the dance floor. The bands 38 Special and AC/DC were two of his favorites.

Ron is survived by his wife of 29 years, Melissa; sons Corey Reid (April) and RJ Reid (Shelby); daughter Morgan Terrell (Robert); father Frederick Reid “Fred Ted”; mother-in-law Cheryl Strack; grandchildren Hannah Reid, Logan Lavallee, Ayden Gonyo; and his granddaughter that is on the way. He is also survived by his brothers, David Reid and Mark Reid (Diane); sister Beth Quinn; brothers-in-law Adrian Strack (Tracey), Paul Strack (Judy) and Tony Strack (Kristin); and many nieces and nephews.

Ron is predeceased by his mother, Betty (Jacques) Reid; father-in-law Billy Strack; sister-in-law Cindie Reid; niece Stephanie Reid; and brother-in-law Michael Quinn.

A special thank you to friends and family and community for their love and support.

Services will follow in the spring.

The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory, upload a photo or leave condolences.