In Memory of Ronald Saper
A bright light was extinguished when Ronald (Ron) Harris Saper, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024, after a difficult battle with cancer. He is survived by the love of his life and wife, Celine Goyette, his children Alec and Katelyn Saper, his mother Satomi Pat Saper (late father, Arnold Saper), and siblings Zalman Saper (Dana Kripp), Michelle Saper, James Saper (Julia Stauffer). He is survived by relatives on the Saper and Hirayama sides of his family. He will be missed by many colleagues and friends.
Ron was known for his creativity, exuberance, kindness, determination, being sharp-witted, avid learner, and deeply valuing inclusivity. Ron was most proud of his kids Alec and Katelyn, whom he adored. He loved with an open heart and was deeply loved in return. He was an incredible person, a wonderful husband, father, son and brother.
As he once said while working on a puzzle, you are aware of the missing pieces. He is our missing piece. We will miss him terribly and always remember him.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Heritage Funeral Complex, 1250 Trim Road, Orleans, on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 1pm. Visitation with the family will begin at 12:30 pm.
He was passionate about making music and had a great talent for songwriting. He enjoyed singing and playing guitar at open mic events in Ottawa and elsewhere.
In lieu of flowers, we are collecting donations in Ron’s memory to Hospice Care Ottawa, where Ron enjoyed playing guitar when he attended the Day Program at the Maycourt Site. Please CLICK HERE to donate today.
Attendees are welcome to bring their stringed instruments to share a song or two, in honor of Ron.
What a kind man. So willing to open his house for dinner and cards or sharing his love of music through the venue of Red Bird. I will miss his mischievous smile.
Dear Michelle and family, so sorry I couldn’t attend the service today due to illness but my heart and soul was with you today as I watched virtually. A beautiful service xox
Kathryn xox
We were sorry to miss the visitation today, Candace and I have great memories of the time that we shared with Ron at the University of Waterloo. There was no brighter mind there and no bigger smile than Ron’s. We are sorry for the family’s loss and our love and prayers go to you all.