Ronald R. Courtney, Sr., 81, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with his family at his side. Friends and family are invited to his Memorial Mass Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10am at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 3 Holley St., Lyons.
Ron was born September 1, 1945, in Lyons, NY, to Harry and Helen Courtney. He was a member of the Lyons Class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Following his military service, Ron built a successful career with Xerox, where he worked for 36 years before retiring. In his younger years, Ron enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors. He developed a passion for golf and spent many happy years on the golf course, enjoying both the game and the friendships that came with it.
Ron is survived by his wife of 60 years Linda (Paliotti) Courtney; his sons Ronald (Tammy) Courtney, Jr., and Scott (Renee) Courtney; grandfather of Brady Courtney, Riley Courtney, Alexandra (Tyler) Kubicki, and Gabrielle Courtney , and great grandfather to TJ, Savannah and Cooper Kubicki; brother to William (Barbara) Courtney, and sisters Elaine Williams, Karen (Daniel) Cataldi, and Linda (Ed) Shaffer; sisters-in-law Sandra (Paul) Cassetta and Laurie (Richard) Sulanowski; and uncle to several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Helen & Harry Courtney, his in-laws Salvatore & Lena Paliotti, his brother-in-law Ed Williams, and his sister-in-law Beverly (Bruce) Gray.
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