Ron Mitchell

We are sad to announce the passing of Ron Mitchell, former President of the PROBUS Club of Blue Mountain.

Ron had an extremely varied career, ranging from working in the tobacco industry to begin, enjoying great success as a strong leader with Seagrams (where he met and developed a lifelong friendship with Eddie Sokoloff), and from there into the world of media and newspapers including the Toronto Sun and the Globe Group. He even enjoyed dabbling in the wood industry and in insurance.

Ron is survived by his son Cameron and his daughter Shanna, along with five grandchildren.

Ron thoroughly enjoyed living in the Collingwood area, where he enjoyed golfing and skiing among other pursuits. And he embraced the Blue Mountain PROBUS Club; Ron was one of the Club’s most active members, and we all enjoyed his presence at various meetings and events.

Ron, you will be truly missed!