BELATED, Funeral Information for Captain Ron Frederick Josephson-Retired TFD-12Aug2025
RIP Brother Josephson! Gone but Never Forgotten!
Captain Ronald F. Josephson – May 1947 – Aug 2025
Ron “Beazle” Josephson passed away peacefully at Oak Valley Health Uxbridge on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 78 years of age. Born May 20, 1947, in Glenboro, Manitoba, survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda (Purvis), his daughter Jennifer, and son Arni. Father-in-law to Scott Barkey and Yvonne Josephson. One of a kind Afi to Owen Barkey (Jill), Ben Barkey, Erik Josephson (Logan), and Emma Josephson. The youngest of 4 children born to Laura and Oscar Josephson (predeceased), He will be remembered by his brother Gerry Josephson (pre-deceased), Eleanor, his Sister Norma Jones (Gary), and Jim Josephson (Deanna). He will be missed by all of his brothers and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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He spent some of his childhood in Manitoba before moving to Cannington, where he met countless lifelong friends, attended Brock High School, met Linda Purvis, and they began their life together. They moved to Pefferlaw 50 years ago, where they remained for their entire marriage. His entire career was spent with the Toronto Fire Department, starting out on the flying squad, going hall to hall, then to Yorkville, Grosvenor Street ending his career at Forest Hill, where he retired as a Captain after 35 years of service. Even though he had fallen ill in the last little bit he never lost that stubbornness that we all had gotten used to over the years. He was never one to be told what to do!! The family held a celebration of life for Beazle on Friday, Aug 22, 2025, from 4-8 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cannington.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a charitable donation to The Brock Community Health Centre – Seniors Programming or a charity of your choice in his honour.
Sincerest Condolences from all our Retiree Groups go out to the Family and Friends.
In Solidarity,
Retired Toronto Fire Fighters Association I.A.F.F. Local 3888