October 10, 2026
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Ronald “Ron” John Ackert, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, with family by his side, at the Temiskaming Hospital, New Liskeard. He was 88 years young.
Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 35 years, Pearl Ackert.
Father of Sonja Grey (Kevin) of Matheson, Patricia Ackert-Bryant (Tony) of Kincardine, and Alice Geddes (John) of Bervie. Stepfather of Lanna Kostello, Rose Kostello, both of Haileybury, and Ward Kostello (Kim) of New Liskeard.
“Grandpa Ron” and “Poppa” of Patrick (Meghan), Tom, Sean, Wyatt (Alisha), Sara, Mandy, Mitch (E’lise), John, Alyssa, Austin and Che-ara; and great-grandfather of Lilly, Everly, Ellie, Willow, William, Jacob, Kamryn, Lochlan, Westley, Zekiah, Xexilia, Drayven, Emanual, Me’rica, Jonathan, William and Eleanor.
Brother of Clarence Ackert (Alice) and Marjorie Ubukata.
Predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Blanche Ackert; sister in-law Shirley Ackert; brother in-law, Robert Ubukata; and nephew, Richard Ubukata.
In 1967, equipped with a pioneering spirit, Ron moved his family to Holtyre, in Northern Ontario. This land of rocks, sparkling lakes and trees quickly became his home; he was a northerner deep within his heart.
As a farmer and mine-worker, Ron was skilled and not afraid of hard work. He was strong-willed and opinionated, and his friends who received regular calls, would be fed a diet of updates, insights and Ron’s view on the world. His yearly Christmas calls will be missed by many.
Ron will be fondly remembered by his large and extended family and many friends throughout Ontario and Western Canada.
A memorial service will be held at the Ripley Cemetery, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. followed by refreshments at the Ripley-Huron Legion, 18 Jessie Street, Ripley.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Temiskaming Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be made on-line at www.cameronsofkincardine.com.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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