Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care, Fergus on Friday August 27, 2010, at the age of 75. Beloved husband to Shirley for 56 years. Will be lovingly remembered by his son Bill and his wife Jessica Hallman of Waterdown. Special Grandpa to Kyle and Alexis and another one on the way. Remembered by his sister Dianne (Fred) Hoehn. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Mabel and brother Bill. Ron and Shirley came to Fergus in 1962 and owned and operated Hallman’s Family Shoes for 30 years. Ron participated in the community for many years as a School Board Trustee, in the Fergus Lions Club, Fergus Rotary Club, as a director for the Centre Wellington Hydro and served on Township council for 7 years. Friends may visit with the family at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 St. David St. S. Fergus, on Monday August 30th from 7-9 pm and Tuesday August 31st from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Lions service will be held on Tuesday August 31st at 6:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at Melville United Church 300 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus on Wednesday September 1st at 11:00 am . Remembrances to the Parkinsons Society (Shy-Drager) or Groves Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Cards available at the funeral home 519 843 3100.www.grahamgiddyfh.com