It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ron Speers (Orangeville, Ontario), who passed away on February 5, 2024, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ron Speers to show support.

He was predeceased by : his wives, Nancy Schram and Patricia Trimble; his parents, Douglas Speers and Margaret Speers; his siblings, James and Susan; and his grandson Lukas.

He is survived by : his daughters, Michelle and Treena; his grandchildren, Damien (Adriana), Taylor, Emily, Alexis, Jacob, Jaylyn, Cooper and Cameron; his sister Dianne; and his great grandchildren, Sahar and Gabriel.

Visitation was held on Sunday, February 11th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre (21 First St, Orangeville, ON L9W2C8). A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 11th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A reception was held on Sunday, February 11th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 8th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Dods & McNair Memorial.

His laboratory at Robarts uses biochemical and specialized microscopy techniques to study the basic biology of Amyloid in Alzheimer's disease and Alpha Synuclein in Lewy Body disease/Parkinson's disease. Dr. Pasternak is also working to develop blood tests for neurological diseases, including Lewy Body and Parkinson's disease, which would aid in earlier diagnosis.