Mr. Ronald Tourville

February 13, 1936 - February 8, 2019

Ronald Tourville, 82, went home to be with Our Lord on Friday, February 8, 2019 under the care of those who loved him and Hospice of the North Country. He was born on February 13, 1936 in Ellenburg Center, NY to Herbert and Catherine (Miner) Tourville. He was married to Beverly Cromp on October 29, 1958 at St. Partrick’s Church, Chateaugay by Father Daniel Keefe. Ronnie graduated from Ellenburg Central School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after serving two years. He was employed by and retired from General Motors, Massena. He then volunteered at the Burke Adult Center for 16 years. Ronnie was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church and member of the Knights of Colombus, Chateaugay. He served as councilman on the Bellmont Town Board for many years. He was a loving husband and father. Ronnie was a blessing to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Beverly of Bellmont; his sister, Bernice Sibley of Morrisonville; his son-in-law, Frank Snyder and his family of Brushton; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his children, Mark, Kevin, Pamela and infant son, Paul; his brothers, Raymond, Gordon and Richard; sisters, Beatrice Williamson and Theresa Begor. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Monday, February 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12 at St. Patrick’s Church. Spring burial will take place at the Bellmont Center Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.