Ronald D. Staples, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on November 12, 2024, at the age of 78.
Ron was born on May 13, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts to Everett and Barbara (O’Toole) Staples. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1965 and went on to meet the love of his life and beloved wife of 56 years, Janet (Smart) Staples. Ron was known for his wit, sense of humor and love of his family. He was a member of the Upland Sportsman’s Club in Plympton, MA.
He leaves behind five children, Michelle Morrell and husband, Stephen of Easton, MA, Heather Staples of North Conway, NH, Jennifer Phillips and husband, Steven of Norton, MA, Laurie Mikkola and husband, Jason of Fryeburg, ME, and Ronald Staples of Whitman, MA and nine grandchildren, Alex, Nick, and Jake Morrell, Cassidy and Kelsey Phillips, Benjamin and Dylan Staples, and Ryan and Finley Mikkola. He was predeceased by brothers, Everett and David Staples of Maine and leaves behind four sisters, Jeanne Dahl of Braintree, MA, Maureen Bernard of Dartmouth, MA, Kathleen O’Brien of Llano, TX, and Barbara Vieira of Porter, ME.
Family and friends are invited to Ron’s visiting hours Saturday November 16th from 3:00-5:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 5:00 PM, in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charitable organization of your choice.