WATERVILLE – People and birds in the central Waterville area will be sad to learn that our beloved Father Ronald Norman Michaud has passed away. In his professional life, he was an electrician at Maine General Medical Center and was well known and liked by many of the staff at both Thayer and Seton units. Ron’s never-ending love for adventure began in the U.S. Navy where he became an accomplished sailor and world traveler. Ron was generous with his skills often helping friends and family with their wiring problems and projects, he was always available to answer a question or lend a hand. Ron’s woodworking craftsmanship can be found in a bespoke crib that all the grandchildren slept in, porch swings, luxury accommodations for birds and other furniture that will probably outlive us all. Whether it was giving rides on his motorcycle, taking epic fishing trips and bringing home monstrous fish, riding on New York’s subway with the kids swaying and smiling, hiking up Moxie falls or flying to Disney, Ron loved to travel with his friends and family.Every Friday night he opened his home to friends and family who gathered for conversation and dinner. Depending on what time of year it was you’d likely leave with an armful of vegetables from his garden. Dad had a kind heart and a keen sense of humor; he enjoyed a good meal and a good laugh. Surrounded by his children Ron left for his next great adventure. He was much loved and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Albert and Mary Michaud and his beloved wife of 58 years Geraldine “Gerry” Michaud Ron is survived by son, Steve Michaud and his wife Angelique Michaud, daughters, Deborah Smith and her husband James, Michelle Ruhlin and her husband Christopher, Rhonda DeRosby and her husband Paul. Grandchildren, Makayla Michaud, Jamie and Justine Smith, Ethan and Eleanor Ruhlin, and Kaysie, Jessop and Rylee DeRosby. Brothers Reginald Michaud and his wife Marilyn, Jim Michaud and wife Cheryl, sister Diane Anderson and many much-loved nieces, nephews and many special friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Gallant Funeral home, 10 Elm St. Waterville. An. Online guestbook may be signed, condolences shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

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