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Ronald Arthur Parnell
February 5, 1956 - August 3, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> PARNELL, RONALD ARTHUR &ndash; 56, UPPER SACKVILLE, NS, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2012.&nbsp; Born in Halifax, NS, he was the son of the late Dorothy (Rennie) and Ronald Parnell.&nbsp; He will be deeply missed by his wife Darlene (Keigan) of 34 years; son, Ronnie; daughter, Amanda (Melissa). He is also survived by his sisters, Deborah (Rod) Fitzpatrick, Maureen (John) Lawler; and brothers, Timothy (Peggy), Daniel (Sheila), Frederick (Carolyn), James (Darlene); also Mary Parnell (his father&rsquo;s wife); many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.&nbsp; Ronald became a mechanic under the mentorship of Orville Burrill at Tanner Chrysler Plymouth in 1972-1976, then Twin City Dodge from 1976-1980, moving onto Dartmouth Dodge where he was employed from 1980-2012 as a Shop Foreman.&nbsp; He had a great passion for cars with mainly Chrysler/ Dodge models being his favourites.&nbsp; He took great pride in his work and his mechanical skills were &ldquo;unlimited&rdquo; no matter the job small or large.&nbsp; He was known as &ldquo;One of the Dodge Guys&rdquo;.&nbsp; He loved country music, dancing, entertaining his family / friends from behind his bar, camping, cooking on his &ldquo;Coleman&rdquo; stove outdoors, playing a good game of washer toss and especially his tools. Cremation has taken place. Visitation is at the Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, on Tuesday, August 7th from 6-9 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial service to be held on Wednesday, August 8th at 3 p.m.&nbsp; Rev. Gloria Penwell officiating; Reception to follow.&nbsp; Donations may be made in memory to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. </p> </div>