Chronicle Herald July 30, 2007 MacASKILL, Ronald Thomas - 64, Frankville, passed away peacefully in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, on Friday, July 27, 2007, with his family by his side. Ronnie was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who put all others before himself. He loved his wife and two daughters (his girls) deeply and would do anything in the world for them. He enjoyed and loved his grandchildren, Madison and Taylor and was awaiting the arrival of his third grandchild. Madison and Taylor lovingly referred to him as Da. Wherever dad would go his faithful dog Diego would follow. And for all those who knew our dad, you know he enjoyed his country music and played his stereo every day. Dad had a passion for music. Dad would do anything for anyone who needed it, that's how he was. "Us girls" will surely miss him and the thud of his stereo. His grandchildren will miss his "treats" and his hugs. His dog, his best friend, will miss him everyday. Ronnie was a coal miner's son, born in New Waterford on January 15, 1943, to John and Elizabeth (Gardiner) MacAskill and had 20 brothers and sisters. He grew up in Havre Boucher, raised by wonderful foster parents Peter and Mammie DeCoste and their wonderful family. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kathleen (Cole); daughters, Gina (Bobby) DeCoste, Lower South River; Karen (Jordan) Blackwell, Halifax; grandchildren, Madison and Taylor; brothers and sisters, Tina (Joseph), Alex, Dolena, Chuck (Eloise), Helen (Marcel) LaSalle, Eddie (Debbie), Jean, Shirley, and Donald; as well as many nieces and nephews. We all love you and will miss you tremendously. He was predeceased by daughter, Rhonda in infancy; sisters, Kaye Drake and Mary Cadman, and brother, John Jr. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in St. Paul's Centre, Havre Boucher. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Mulgrave, Rev. Susan Best officiating. Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lupus Society of Nova Scotia or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com