Owen Roderick Mccarron

Trenton - Owen Roderick McCarron Sr., of Trenton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in his 92nd year. Owen was born April 11, 1926, to William and Florence (MacKinnon) McCarron. He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Audrey (Murphy). Owen worked at Hawker Siddley for 46 years, as a welder. He retired at age 62 and enjoyed 30 years of retirement. He enjoyed his time working with his many co-workers. In his early days, Owen enjoyed days spent at the camp in Caledonia, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Trenton Fire Department for 26 years and was Fire Chief for 9. He was a member of the Trenton Christ the King Men’s Church Club. Owen is survived by sons: Rod (Pat), New Glasgow; Gerry (Sue-Ellen), Ottawa; Blaine (Eileen), Trenton; Lloyd (Bonnie), Trenton; and daughter, Sharon (John) Lumsden, Trenton. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Daniel, Cale, Chad and Devon; sisters: Joan Lesaux, Ottawa; Kay (Jack) Rehill, New Glasgow; sister-in-law, Frances McCarron, Trenton; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Isabel, Helen and Phyllis in infancy; brothers, Joseph, Bernard “Dewey” and Adrian. Special thanks to Dr. Park and Dr. Hack, the VON and all other health care professionals for their care. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 73 High Street, Trenton. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Saturday, at Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Glasgow, with Fr. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Trenton. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to the VON or Aberdeen Health Foundation Oncology Patient Fund. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca