Ronald "Ron" C Baines' Obituary
Ronald C Baines, 92, of LaBelle passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on March 3, 2024. Ron was born in Springfield, MA. on January 24, 1932, to Arthur and Audrey (Hewey) Baines.
Ron was a retired telephone company man, Korean War veteran, pilot, business owner, beekeeper, and a Florida resident since 1995. He built an ultralight airplane in Ma, and flew it many times. Ron brought a Model A pickup truck in a basket to Florida, built it, and drove it in a Swamp Cabbage Parade. He was a member, actor, handyman, of The Firehouse Community Theater in Labelle for many years. He was a life member of the VFW of LaBelle, and loved to sing Karoke.
Ron is preceded in passing by his parents, and his son Pastor Ronald S Baines.
Ron leaves his loving memory with his survivors, wife Donna; children, Cynthia Brisson, Paul Baines, Teresa Alexander, Henry Baines, and Andree Saxer; Grandchildren, Jesse Brisson. Brooke Brisson, John Baines. Anita Guffey, Catherine Lee, Joshua Baines, Owen Bear,
Danielle Bradley, Shannon Palmer, Paul Alexander Jr, Thalia Baines, Michael Saxer, and 16 Great grandchildren.
Ron's family has entrusted Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with the tender care of his final arrangements. There will be a memorial service at the LaBelle VFW on 20 Veterans Way in LaBelle, FL 33935. March 25, 2024 at 3 PM.
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