23rd February 1949 - 22nd September 2006 Someone very special has left us. This website is a place where all those who were privileged enough to have been a part of, or even just touched his life, can share their experiences and rejoice in the magic that was Ron Guy. Choices by Ron Guy: Life will give you choices and they'll come by every day Do you gamble all your riches maybe hold the cards to play Maybe say just what your thinking, or just wait another day Some choices will damn you and some will set you free It's often hard to do the right thing when its easy to let things be But if it feels right don't fail it and if it feels wrong walk away. Life will give you choices and they'll come by every day Can you take it, will you keep it, can you make it go away Will it hurt you, can it help you, can you cope another day Sometimes people all around you look to you to show the way When you're reaching out for answers and don't know what to say If it feels right don't fail it and if it feels wrong walk away. Life will give you choices and they'll come by every day People with dark voices that can hold you in their sway Whispers that can tell you wrong is right and that's ok It's up to you to think things through there's no other way Your heart can light the darkest night and save the darkest day So if it feels right don't fail it, if it feels wrong walk away. Pictures of Ron and friends. To send your love or share your fondest memories of Ron Guy please post below: Comments now closed. Name: Ann & Mick E-Mail: mjn@clipper-wonsild.com Date: Wed Oct 18 10:44:31 2006 How you knew Ron: Friends Wrote... Rondini, the only man I know who could organise a team to re-roof his house and find they all suffered from vertigo, fortunately I arrived home from sea and got the job, ever after that Ron called me "Spider". Also can't forget he was on the panel of judges that awarded Ann & I 2nd prize in the famous talent contest - a pair of glittery deely-boppers, we still have them somewhere!! Life won't be the same without Ron Name: john & Mary E-Mail: marymmc8@aol.com Date: Tue Oct 17 20:09:48 2006 How you knew Ron: Car auction & Oaklands(Freds minder) Wrote... Good night Big Ron & God Bless thank you very much for driving into our street light (you were admiring the new drive way at the time) did me a favour it was plastic. Name: Steve and Glo E-Mail: gloria@glodavies.freeserve.co.uk Date: Mon Oct 16 12:15:04 2006 How you knew Ron: friend Wrote... I first met Ron twelve years ago at a bonfire party at Dave Mcgrogans house. Ron if I remember correctly provided the largest firework.This,I learned as years went on seemed to be the norm.Some years later a well lubricated Ron and Fred were supervising the firework display in our small back garden , It was decided the rocket to be launched needed a more secure launch pad ie my garden furniture.The rocket was tied to one of my garden chairs.some minutes later it was launched,in the process it nearly demolished my conservatory , the rush for cover led to a stampede on people trying to get into the house for cover.Very scarey at the time but also typical and very funny to look back on.Anyone who knew Ron will remember the way he would look at you directly when either listening or talking to you.The first time I ( Glo )met him I commented on his lovely eyes,I think that only goes on to prove that the eyes are the window to the soul .Steve and I have many fond memories of Ron ,he will be greatly missed God Bless xx Name: Karen & Paul Stoneham E-Mail: k_aldis@hotmail.com Date: Thu Oct 12 10:11:45 2006 How you knew Ron: Friend Wrote... I will always remember the time Yug was messing around on Rob Lawton's skateboard at Ed and Phil's one afternoon. He was a pleased as punch to be skating up and down the patio, dressed in all the 'right' gear (elbow & knee pads and a helmet!), until he flew off the skateboard and landed on his back with his legs in the air!! So funny. I'll also remember words he said to me when i'd recently come out of intensive care, it was his words that made me feel better about myself. A wonderful 'guy' who will be really missed lots. Name: The Ravenscroft Family E-Mail: linda@ravenart.fsnet.co.uk Date: Mon Oct 9 21:34:49 2006 How you knew Ron: The Oaklands Mob!! Wrote... Miss you Ron!!!...a true Gentle-man ... my knight in shining armour, I was on my own without John and had my small daughter in tow... I had a flat tyre on B&Q car park...Karen and Ron spotted me and Ron made sure I got home with all 4 tyres in tact!! Must not forget for the lovely times at the Oaks, New Years, and the Jade Buddah - we will MISS YOU!!! Much LOVE and sad hearts- John, Linda and Vivien. Name: Bruce E-Mail: louiseandgraham@hotmail.com Date: Mon Oct 9 12:37:00 2006 How you knew Ron: Through chocolate biscuits Wrote... You used to call and I'd get a big pat, I liked that, but best of all you shared your biccy. Alas no more! But Karen will come and I hope she'll share her biccy now. Squidge, squidge Woof! Name: Geoff Dodd E-Mail: geoffmal@hotmail.com Date: Sun Oct 8 21:20:46 2006 How you knew Ron: Oaklands hotel Wrote... What a rollercoaster of a day Monday was. The lows of a hugely emotional and moving morning followed by an afternoon at the Oaklands that Ron would have loved, and through it all was Karen, doing what the Guys do best; mingling, chatting,being dignified and supportive, just as she always was for Ron. We feel proud to have known them both and will sadly miss Big Ron. Bless you both xxx Name: Trish & Ian E-Mail: itgray@supanet.com Date: Sun Oct 8 19:39:16 2006 How you knew Ron: Ancient friends Wrote... Rondo / Yuggie was immense - he was to use his own word "splendid". Wonderful memories go back over 40 years beginning with Arndale Road (where his Dad greeted everyone from his vantage point on the loo), the Road to Marrakesh with Ian (the film didn't compare), singing Hi Ho through the streets of Zellum Zee, Ron's amazing double backward somersault on skis in France (we were too helpless with laughter to help him), the Hogmanays in Aberdeen (where Ron & Karen's rendition of Under the Boardwalk is a legend in its own right). The list is endless....... Huge and heartfelt thanks to both for your friendship, for all the laughter and joy and for all the good times, and for those to come, Karen.You are both stars. Ron was an amazing light in our lives - shine on Yuggie xxx Name: di &keith E-Mail: keidia@blueyonder .co.uk Date: Sun Oct 8 11:16:35 2006 How you knew Ron: friends for over 20 years Wrote... ron was such a special person he gave so much to everyone he met.He never had abad word to say about anybody.he fought his illness with determination and humour.Despite his own illness he gave great strength and support to keith and I throughout our daughter Karens illness and Ron we thank you for that.Thanks for the many happy memories .Love always Di & Keithxxx Name: June & Dave Williamson & Family E-Mail: williamsonj@dsl.pipex.com Date: Fri Oct 6 14:25:06 2006 How you knew Ron: Honeywell Wrote... We lost touch with Ron & Karen over the last few years, but out of touch was never out of mind. who can ever forget that special sense of humour or the happy memories. Karen we have you in our thoughts and hearts.. Name: fred& veronica E-Mail: ron2@cockburn2868.fsnet.co.uk Date: Wed Oct 4 15:13:54 2006 How you knew Ron: friend Wrote... So many happy memories of Ron,Rome(that carsi),Crane Beach Barbados,Smoozes,we're we nearly came to untimely end,and dare I mention The-Harpist.Ron&Fred setting fireworks off, (we all thought world war 3 had started.)The list is endless. Ron was just a very decent human being with a huge personality and his fierce and determined fight against his illness was because of his love of life and the love of his life, Karen(his Griff)-what a team.We will miss him more then words can say. Goodnight Blue-Eyes.Fred&Veronxxx Name: Kelvin E-Mail: Kelvin.john2@btinternet.com Date: Tue Oct 3 21:11:15 2006 How you knew Ron: Friend from Bugatti Wrote... Yesterday was testimony not only to a fantastic bloke but also to yourself Karen. I feel a richer man having known you both, so savour those wonderful memories, I certainly will, much love Kelvin Name: Keith & Gill Naylor E-Mail: knaylor@fgwilson.com Date: Tue Oct 3 19:39:02 2006 How you knew Ron: Friends from the Oaklands Wrote... What a great tribute yesterday to a really lovely man. Karen, what a wonderful, courageous and dignified lady you are Love Gill & Keith xx Name: veronica E-Mail:   Date: Tue Oct 3 14:39:57 2006 How you knew Ron: friend Wrote... Karen,you did your man proud yesterday.You turned a very sad day into a wonderful celebration of his life.I and everyone who attended could only admire your strength and courage. Name: Steve Mercer E-Mail: steve@smercer19.fsnet.co.uk Date: Tue Oct 3 14:03:34 2006 How you knew Ron: Work at Alfa Laval Wrote... So much has been said already by people far more eloquent than I. Ron, always capable of challenging my accountants outlook with his rapier like wit. A rainbow splash in the grey of dusty ledgers and budgets. Just a personal and a professional pleasure to know him. Name: Suzanne E-Mail: suz2town@yahoo.co.uk Date: Tue Oct 3 13:28:34 2006 How you knew Ron: Through Honeywell Wrote... Thank you Karen for such a wonderful day yesterday - we miss him so much and will try to take his message of optimism and make the right choices every day. What a send off.... Name: Mandy & Pam E-Mail: amanda.gary23@tiscali.co.uk Date: Sun Oct 1 21:21:50 2006 How you knew Ron: our sweetie sharing buddy Wrote... The smiliest, happiest person we have had the honour of knowing. Thank you for all the joy & laughter you shared with us & everyone at the oaklands. Our sweets wont taste the same without you to share them with us. Name: Les and Ann Campbell E-Mail: karenmca@hotmail.co.uk Date: Sun Oct 1 19:55:24 2006 How you knew Ron: Very good friend Wrote... a great Liverpudlian, lovely sense of humour, caring, tough, brave, great company. Its been a pleasure and honour knowing him. Les and Ann Campbell Sept 06. Name: Richard Jones E-Mail: richard.jones@llsterling.co.uk Date: Sun Oct 1 17:54:07 2006 How you knew Ron: A very good friend of my mum and dad's - Lyn and Dave Jones Wrote... Ron was a very special person who touched us all individually in his own special way. One of the last and most recent memories I have of Ronnie was when my wife was on her hen party in Liverpool in July this year and all the guys went off to play golf, we then went on for a meal afterwards and we all just spent the whole evening listening to Ronnie and my Uncle Ken's stories from when they were young - they were very funny and great to listen to. Ronnie was great company and great to be around, he had a wide range of knowledge and you could talk to him about anything. We will miss you deeply Ron and rest in peace. Good night and sweet dreams. Love Richard and Jackie Jones xxxx Name: David / Mel Mcgrogan E-Mail: david@oaklandshotel.net Date: Sat Sep 30 12:53:26 2006 How you knew Ron: From Frodsham and then later at the oaklands Wrote... Mel and I always thought Ron was a interesting, funny, gentle, and considerate person we will miss him. Name: Suzanne E-Mail: suz2town@yahoo.co.uk Date: Fri Sep 29 13:07:49 2006 How you knew Ron: Through Honeywell Wrote... Those were the days of our life Ron when you were part of them. Name: Shakey E-Mail: phil.shakeshaft@honeywell.com Date: Fri Sep 29 11:58:34 2006 How you knew Ron: Through Honeywell Wrote... As I write this message and the pictures scroll by so many wonderful memories of Ron come to mind. That big smile that endorsed the quick wit and humor we all loved. From my time in Shell, and when Ron was my Manger in System Service, he always made the work place fun. On one occasion Ron gave his staff water pistols so we could vent our work frustrations by soaking the management, Ron sat in is office all afternoon in a rain coat wedged under an umbrella. Ron also gave out good advice like “Never eat Jacobs crackers when running a Marathon” a mistake Ron made during a race that had him spitting crumbs for several miles. Once when traveling to work we had a head banging session to ZZ-Top, years later the same scene was in Wayne’s World, such was the vision of Ron's humor. The legend that is Ron Guy will be forever in our hearts. Name: Vance de Bechevel E-Mail: v.debechevel@btinternet.com Date: Thu Sep 28 22:29:07 2006 How you knew Ron: From Netherton Hall Wrote... I think I only have to say Netherton Hall; Ron, Karen, Frank, Pooh, John H etc, you know who you all are, what a great group of people, what a lovely bunch of chums, what smashing times. It has been a great privilege to have known Ron. It is difficult to remember Ron without feel happy and uplifted yet tearful at the same time. One of Ron’s big dilemmas in life; a meat pie in one hand and a big piece of cake in the other. Cheers Ron love Vance Name: Louise E-Mail: louiseandgraham@hotmail.com Date: Thu Sep 28 21:15:52 2006 How you knew Ron: From birth Wrote... The list of memories I have with Ron ( and Karen) in are endless. Here are a few of mine: the Miss Piggy soap - yes it was me that used that soap in your bathroom (as if you didn't already know) - I thought I was great at telling porkies - how wrong was I !! The famous digestive dunking mug - I have a pottery friend who is 'having a go' as we speak. That infernally long walk with Dad, and Fiona that took us through a field of cows that chased us (I was about 5 years old and 3 foot nothing and pertrified) I have a photo of me "trying" to drag Ron through the field and he's strolling, unphased in Ron's very calm way.(Will dig out said photo and post on the site) Spaceman spiff - no more to be said and finally Fleetwood Mac. as a child, lying in bed listening to Mum, Dad Ronnie and Karen hooting with laughter downstairs and Fleetwood Mac drifting through the rafters - the safest I have ever felt. Life will catergorically not be the same without Ron in it and I miss you deeply. God bless Ron, sleep well XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Name: Philip Clarke E-Mail: philip.clarke@honeywell.com Date: Thu Sep 28 14:40:40 2006 How you knew Ron: Via Honeywell Wrote... We all know the chap you wanted to see, a space on the table please sit next to me, the car door is open a space in the back we all grabbed the chance to laugh with this chap. A wizard of language who never was short of a wonderful way to explain our thought. I will remember this wonderful man who made lifes adventure such fun - Thanks Chum Name: Phil Liversidge E-Mail: Phil.Liversidge@anhst.nhs.uk Date: Thu Sep 28 11:10:36 2006 How you knew Ron: Work (SHLS&LM) Wrote... Ron a knowledgable man who would help everyone. A man with a great sense of humour, who created laughter wherever he went. A man full of kindness and generosity. A man I am proud to say he WAS MY FRIEND. Name: Fio E-Mail: sifigreening@hotmail.com Date: Thu Sep 28 09:41:49 2006 How you knew Ron: Thru M & D (Bonita & George) Wrote... Ron was the only person to call me Fio. Driving home from car auctions with Ron & Dad acting out Spaceman Spiff's adventures in the front, me and Weze in the back...we felt untouchable. You'll never be that far away from us, Ron! A massive thanks to both Karen & Ron for all the support that you showed to me and Weze as we grew up. xxx Name: Phil & Gwelda Simmons E-Mail: phil.simmons@honeywell.com Date: Thu Sep 28 08:57:03 2006 How you knew Ron: Workmates Wrote... Ron and I were Service Engineers for Honeywell asked to fly to Naples to work on a ship. Day after Boxing day at Manchester Airport Karen and Gwelda seeing us off and Karen handing me two tupperware dishes full of trifle "In case you get peckish" Trifle? don't ask me, those two were well suited. I am sorry Karen but I dropped the bowls in the middle of Frankfurt Airport so we never got to eat it. What a trip, we were supposed to be there for two days and were there for a fortnight including having our hotel rooms broken into, someone firing a gun through the Hotel window and even taking a taxi ride up Vesuvius. In all that time with all the problems and feeling homesick Ron never failed to get me laughing. Although I have not seen Ron a lot in recent years it was always a real pleasure to meet him when our paths crossed and he will be missed so much by all who new him. Name: Pooh E-Mail: same as franks Date: Thu Sep 28 07:36:22 2006 How you knew Ron: For 29 years through Frank Wrote... This is hard, too many thoughts and stories, but it was the goals Rondo achieved that are most memorable, two in particular. Ireland in April 2004 at Dog (should have been Dogs) Bay House - another wind up may be! and last New Years Eve, which brought old friends from afar together for a great evening. Mrs Karen Guy has to be mentioned for her unquestioning love, loyalty and utter dedication to the wellbeing of Rondo. When he was taken ill in Spain earlier this year she was prepared to drive him home to keep a promise. Rondo loved his food! we nearly fell out over it "you've broken the wall" of our shared, yes shared, Gail mousse. I have many nicknames but Rondo was the only one who called me Poohski. This world without him is not going to be the same. Name: Dave Edwards E-Mail: dave.edwards@bakerhughes.com Date: Wed Sep 27 23:52:41 2006 How you knew Ron: We had to leg it from the 'teams' Wrote... You don’t get the chance to make friends like Ron Guy and Karen very often. Both Frank and I knew these villains separately before they got together about 40 years ago. In the years since I moved to Scotland I didn’t see Karen and Ron nearly as often as I would have liked, but when I did it was so easy to pick up the threads. That for me will be an abiding statement of my friendship with them. Ron was a great raconteur, humourist and I, [ like most of you ], have too many ‘war stories’ to record here. For me, his presence hasn’t gone …he has passed over… but not passed away. Name: Wolfgang E-Mail: wolfgang.lerchenfelder@chello.at Date: Wed Sep 27 21:07:59 2006 How you knew Ron: We met at a Honeywell training Wrote... It is about 30 years ago now since we met during a Honeywell training in Bracknell. As a three weeks course is a long time Ron invited me over the weekend to his and Karens house. We had a splendid time and Ron taught me Waterskiing on the River Weaver. ....really not easy. The year after I took revenge when Karen and Ron came to Austria in April. I put them on skis and gave them their first skiing lesson....Not easy too. We had lots of fun. He was an ambitious student. So we met several times during the years. Unfortunately we couldn`t make it to meet during the last years. I am very sad about that now but you cannot change the past.... Ronnie I am sure you are around Karen and maybe (if Karen will not recognize) sometimes around us too. We will see again! Name: Bonita E-Mail: ganltc@hotmail.com Date: Wed Sep 27 19:10:18 2006 How you knew Ron: Old ffriend Wrote... Ronnie Guy You said you would marry Karen if you had somewhere to live. Fiona,Louise, Sammy and I found you Ossie Jones' cottage at Newton Bank and the rest is history. What a wonderful lady you chose. God bless you. Bonita xxxxxxx. Name: George E-Mail: ganltc@hotmail.com Date: Wed Sep 27 17:43:30 2006 How you knew Ron: Old friend and ex business partner Wrote... By the look of these messages we could write a book. I have some very personal memories of Ron and Karen fighting this long battle with cancer when he has looked destroyed but when asked how he felt he would invariably say he was fine, what an inspiration. We blacked out Anfield together burning old cable, we bought old caravans that fell to pieces, an old car that the engine fell out of and I once towed him in a Citroen 2CV at 60 mph with about 4 foot of tow rope. Mostly we laughed . A chunk of my humour has gone with Ron and I will miss him dearly, irreplaceable. Name: Jeanette Turner (nee Green) E-Mail: jeanetterturner@hotmail.co.uk Date: Tue Sep 26 20:08:18 2006 How you knew Ron: Yug was a friend of my brother Andy Wrote... Although it is more than 30 years since I have seen Yug, I will never forget his wonderful sense of humour, his kindness and his ability to make people laugh, an ability, which judging by the tributes on this website, never left him. Having spoken to Karen, I know how courageously and how long he fought his illness, but from what she has told me, I know she will take comfort from a lifetime of wonderful memories. My own memory involves three ornamental ducks and a curtain rail! Ask Karen! Name: Ed E-Mail:   Date: Tue Sep 26 16:13:41 2006 How you knew Ron: Friend of 37 years Wrote... Ronald Michael Guy - a name given by loving and devoted parents. To Karen he was always RON GUY To all his old schoolfriends he was YUG (GUY back to front )- softened over the years by the wives to YUGGY or YUGGLES. He was also RONDINI or even RONDIDI. Loved by whatever name, he will be greatly missed love from The Gorgeous Edina Name: Ruth Cornish E-Mail: ruth@cookymail.co.uk Date: Tue Sep 26 09:49:54 2006 How you knew Ron: We met through work Wrote... Ron made me laugh so much ,,, His knowledge, honesty, sarcasm and amazing ability to make you believe you could do anything - be anything you wanted - will stay with me forever. Ron was a genius and loved by everyone who was ever fortunate enough to meet him. He touched my life - he inspired and motivated me - and I am honoured to have known him and his amazing wife Karen. **** Once at an exhibition - a colleague of mine and Ron started to play the "she loves eggs but hates chickens" game. I ve never laughed so much in my life because it went on for nearly two hours and I just couldnt get it. Ron was in tears with laughter - an incredible man. Thank you Ron for everything you did for me - and for being you. Yoooooooooooo ! I will miss you so much you wonderful special man xx x x x x xx Name: Phil. E-Mail: phil@phillawton1948.wanadoo.co.uk Date: Tue Sep 26 09:17:19 2006 How you knew Ron: Met at "big school" 46 years ago. Wrote... So many memories,so many laughs, so many good times.It`s hard to believe he wont be around to carry these on. These last 16 years have been an enormous battle for him and he has been a true inspiration to many many people. I know he would be the first to admit that without the love, support and total dedication of Karen, he wouldn`t have made it as far as he did. I`ve lost a great friend, but he has left me with a lifetime of memorys and I thank him for that. * * * * * * * * Mind you, having said all that, he wasn`t so great at everything he did!! I never thought he would make it as an electrician after he did what was probably his first "foreigner" while serving his time with Manweb.He fitted a light to the outside toilet of the house where I grew up in Molyneux Rd and expertly fitted the switch.......UPSIDE DOWN!!. My mum told him "don`t worry son, it`s better than the paraffin lamp,and we`ll soon get used to it". Nice one Yug. Name: Kurt Fryer E-Mail: kurt@jobber.karoo.co.uk Date: Mon Sep 25 19:54:40 2006 How you knew Ron: Professionally Wrote... I met Ron at work.... a very knowledgeable man yet very patient. Ron inspired me. I shall remember the ultimate belly laugh shared at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Southport. What a laugh...cheers Ron. Name: Frank E-Mail: frank@sanjurgo.fsworld.co.uk Date: Mon Sep 25 01:26:33 2006 How you knew Ron: from a bus stop 46 years ago Wrote... CARS Ron phoned all excited, youve got to get round and see what I've got. I rushed round to find he had bought a blue fibreglass cigar tube with perspex slots for windows, no ventilation or suspension and the biggest alloy wheels you've ever seen. Lets go, strapped into the bucket seats you could just about move your eyebrows. We set off, it was fast, we could'nt see a thing through the steamed up windows and the fibreglass falling from the roof every time we hit a bump. We got back covered in fibreglass and if getting in was difficult it was'nt as bad as getting out, I rolled onto the pavement, Ron into the road, the tears were tripping us. What a laugh, what a car, WHAT A MATE. You'll always be with me. ROAR  A website by BenSky.co.uk