PORTLAND – Ronald Wallace Haney Jr., who was born Nov. 29, 1961, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 10, 2008. A devoted partner, caring grandfather, father, son and an incomparable friend, Ron had a dramatic impact on all of those around him. He was an extraordinarily giving, warm and friendly individual with a true appreciation of the outdoors, which was seen in his passion for his family camp on the Machias River in Garfield. He was a person who gave so completely of himself that no one who knew him ever wanted for anything, whether it be companionship, understanding or a kind word. A graduate of Orange Park High School, Jacksonville, Fla., Ron spent much of his adult life working at Bath Iron Works. After receiving his degree in plumbing and heating from Northern Maine Community College, Presque Isle, Ron went to work in that field. He was predeceased by his mother, Elisabeth, whom he loved very much, in 1995. His birth father died in 1966, and Ron was raised by his stepfather, who survives him and who Ron always saw as has dad, Ronald Jackson of Casco and his wife, Gail. He is also survived by three sisters, Julie York and her husband, Bob, of Raymond, Heidi Murrell and her husband, Mike, of LaPlata, Mo., and Shelly Jackson of Casco; two brothers, Phillip Jackson and his wife, Lucy, of Casco and Andrew Jackson and his wife, Michelle, of Raymond; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his immediate family, Ron is survived by his lifelong partner, Debbie Mountain Haines, originally of Mapleton. Debbie and Ron shared a rare bond that is not seen in many relationships. Ron was devoted to Debbie utterly, and cared for her so completely that she spent every moment with Ron assured of his love for her. Ron’s tenderness, care and devotion towards Debbie was so deep so as to cause Ron to immediately become a part of Debbie’s family. In this, Ron is survived by a sister-in-law, Donna Charrette and her husband, Pat, of Ashland; a brother-in-law, Dana Mountain and his wife, Shirley, of Sydney; also two stepsons, Shaun Haines and his wife, Gaby, of Portland and Troy Haines and his partner, Shawna, of Mapleton; as well as a stepdaughter, Bethany Haines and her partner, Larry White, of Buxton; and two grandchildren, Amber White and Troy Haines. Playing with his grandson, “Little Troy” was one of the greatest joys of Ron’s life. Ron was happiest when sharing experiences with all of those he loved, but especially when in the arms of his loving partner, Debbie. All of those who he has left behind will miss him dearly, and knowing a human being so loving and giving has been one of the greatest honors of all of our lives. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. Per Ron’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a scholarship fund for his grandson, Troy Michael Haines, care of Julie H. York, 60B Martin Heights, Raymond, ME 04071.
RONALD WALLACE HANEY JR.
