Ronald Dragon

Ronald Nelson Joseph Dragon, age 67, passed away unexpectedly in Highgate on October 11, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

He was born August 11, 1950 in St Albans. The son of the late Roger Dragon & the former Antoinette (Garrow) Dragon. Ron attended East Highgate School and was a lifelong resident of Highgate. He worked for many years as a machine operator with the Bertek Company, drove School Bus and managed the operation of the Highgate Skating Rink. In his earlier years he worked on the family farm. In his later years he enjoyed helping his cousin, Richard Hoburn with sugaring and logging.

Ron enjoyed hunting with his longtime friend Joe Greenia, camping at Lakewood Campground, weekly card games with family and playing Bingo. He especially enjoyed spending time with family & friends and took the opportunity to be outside anytime he could. In earlier years he coached Little League and was a part of the Co-Ed Softball League.

He is survived by his son Jeremy Greenia & wife Michelle of Highgate, daughters Marie Greenia & significant other Terrance Parah, Jr. of Highgate and Cathy Brow & her husband John Sweet of Sheldon. Three brothers; David & his wife Jackie Dragon of Sheldon, James & his wife, Joyce Dragon of Highgate, John & his wife Terry Dragon of Highgate. Three sisters; Carol Teague & her husband Leo of Sheldon, Judy Dragon & Randy Ashton of Franklin and Nancy LaPlant of Highgate. Grandchildren; Chloe, Jazmyn and Aubrey Greenia, Lucas Parah and Hunter Sweet.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother-in-law George LaPlant.

A Funeral Service with be held on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave, Swanton, VT. Friends may call at the funeral from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

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