Ron Henry
d. 2001
Peacefully while awaiting a liver transplant, a long-time member of Local 180.
Ron was a first-class singer and percussionist who performed on numerous CDs, TV shows, jingles and commercials. He will be truly missed by all his friends and fellow musicians who had the privilege and good fortune to have known and worked with him. A memorial celebration of his life will be announced when plans are finalized.
Mac Harb, Liberal Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, rose in the House of Commons to say the following on January 21, 2002:
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of Ron Henry. In 1965, Ron was awarded two scholarships for study at the Banff School of Fine Arts. While being trained in tap and jazz dancing, his vocals caught their attention and they encouraged him to sing. This was the opportunity that launched his career in voice.
“Over the next 35 years, he proved himself to be a prolific songwriter and talented singer. Albums that Ron has appeared on include Terry Carisse, The Cooper Brothers, Christine McCann, Wayne Rostad and Streetboy, among others. Ron loved playing live and was a vocalist in Backyard Symphony, Ensemble, Messenger, Streetboy and Weight.
“While awaiting a liver transplant, Ron passed away in November 2001 at the tender age of 52. I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
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Source: The News Harp, November 2001
Ron Henry pictured in the Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc., published in December 2001 (uncredited photo).