We regret to advise of the death of Military Firefighter Ronald Robert Boyd Pinsent, CD on 14 January 2025 at the age of 85 years.
Born in Dildo NL, Ron served as a member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons for 15 years before remustering to Firefighter and serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force for five years. After retiring from the Canadian Forces, Ron transitioned to a new chapter in life as a firefighter in Churchill Falls, Labrador. He dedicated 21 years to protecting and serving the community, building strong bonds with his fellow firefighters, and earning the respect of all who knew him. Ron was also a dedicated leader in the Newfoundland and Labrador Minor Hockey community and a devoted member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Ron returned home to Dildo in 2000, where he enjoyed a quiet but active retirement that included learning how to play golf and electric guitar, painting landscapes and images of the many places he visited and lived, playing senior hockey and spending time with family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. A visitation to honour Ron’s life and legacy was held on 19 January 2025, at Warrens Funeral Home in Dildo, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Flowers and donations to the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit are gratefully accepted in Ron’s memory. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
