On February 26, 2025 at Warrnambool.

Much loved husband of Lois (dec).

Much adored and cherished father of Chris and Nicki,

Lisa and Peter, Jeff and Julie, Jane and Adam.

Much loved Pa of Angus and Ben, Ben and Bec, Matthew and Jordan,

Emma and Mark, Josh and Maddison, Noah, Flynn, Elijah and Oliver.

Adored Great Pa of Poppy, Riley, Hamish, Matilda and Archie.

*****

Family and friends of RONALD are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the

Warrnambool Football Club, Albert Park, Cramer Street, Warrnambool

on MONDAY (March 3) commencing at 1.30pm.

Prior private burial

Tributes

1. Dear Connie role
   Loving memory's at Warrnambool High School, 30 years of friendship & fun times.
   Love to all family members
   Bett Cameron (Mrs Habel @ the canteen)

   Bett Cameron

   March 03, 2025 6:02 pm

2. Vale Ron Cole,A great contributor to our wonderful Surf Club all his life, a man who contributed to the building of our first clubhouse, a state & club champion in surf boats & March past and most importantly a fantastic human being,RIP Ron Cole.

   John McNeil

   March 03, 2025 5:51 pm

3. I was truly sad to hear of Ron’s passing Sympathies to all his family and friends I will remember his unique basketball skills and his friendship as a colleague at Warrnambool High/College and member of the famous Pumpkins basketball team.
   Meredith Wong

   Meredith Wong

   March 03, 2025 1:13 pm

4. Sending my condolences and hugs to Chris, Lisa, Jane, Jeff and families on the passing of your beautiful Dad and Pa. Such a lovely man with Lois once again.
   Rest easy Ron.

   Goldie Goldstraw

   March 02, 2025 6:56 pm

5. Deepest condolences to Ron’s family. A life long friend of Allan and Nonie Smith and family. RIP Uncle Ron.

   Allan And Nonie Smith And Family

   March 02, 2025 11:32 am

6. Deepest sympathy to all the family. Sadly missed by all his neighbors in Colonial court.

   Maida Gilbert

   March 01, 2025 5:18 pm

7. Goodbye Mr Cole
   Thank you for teaching me woodwork all those years ago. A skill I have not forgotten and have used often.

   Paul Marks

   March 01, 2025 3:28 pm

8. Sad to lose longtime mate and good friend, Ronnie.

   We will miss our Friday nights at the Warrnambool Footy Club. Thanks for all the fun times.

   Condolences to the family,
   Greg, Gail and Girls.

   Gail Anderson

   March 01, 2025 10:59 am

9. It is with great sadness that my wife and I received the news of Ron’s death. He was my lifetime close friend at school, as a surf lifesaver,a basket baller and a thoroughly good citizen of Warrnambool. Condolences to Ron’s extended family.

   John Johnson AO APM QPM

   February 28, 2025 10:07 am

10. A fine man and a great Surf Lifesaver. Always willing to contribute and assist wherever possible. A proud family man.
    Ron and Lois were a great couple who gave their best on all occasions.

    David Atkinson

    February 27, 2025 7:33 pm