THURSDAY 9TH MARCH 2023. COMMENCING AT 10:30 A.M.
Click here to make a donation to R U OK?
Ronald Johan ‘Ron’ Van Rennes
21/08/1966 – 27/02/2023
Aged 56 years.
Dearly beloved husband of Carmen.
Father of Tim and Natasha.
Father-in-law of Matt.
Opa of Emily and Ava.
Son of Andrew and Mariette.
Brother of Alex and Marceline.
A gentle nature, a heart of gold,
these are the memories we will hold.
Loved and remembered every day.
Family and friends are warmly invited
to celebrate the life of Ron at
David W Bull Pakenham Funeral Home
190 Princes Highway, Pakenham on
Thursday 9th March 2023
commencing at 10:30 a.m.
A private cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers donations to
R U OK? would be appreciated.
A link can be found at the top of this page.
Should you wish to send your personal condolences
to the family, please leave a message on the
“Leave a condolence” link located on this page.




What a shock and tragedy, our thoughts are with you
Wishing you and your family all the best.
Eelco en Heleen Wessels
Carmen and family, our deep felt condolences to you all on the loss of your love one Ron.
The pain and loss to you all plus the shock, must be difficult to bear. Trust the memories of your lives together helps you through your grieving process.
Love and prayers to you all, Marie and Gerard Collins xx
Absolute heart crushing.
Loveable cheeky larrikin that will be sorely missed.
Couldn’t have been summed up better with gentle nature with a heart of gold who will be loved and remembered every day.
Much love to family, friends and love ones.
Ron. You were a true gentleman honest and true.
Thank you for all the wonderful work you did for us. Our sincere condolences to Carmen and fam.
Also to Andrew who often assisted Ron with his work. RIP. Ron. A gentleman
Dear beloved family of Ron, we are so very sorry for your tragic loss of your beautiful husband, father and Opa.
Ron was our sailing friend last year and we got to know him well. A lovely man who dearly loved life and family so much. We pray for strength for you all and send our love. We miss Ron and valued his friendship for the time we had, it was very special
Darren & Lily Young, Shellharbour NSW
I wish the family all the best for the future it was too Quick.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Ron’s passing.
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Ron’s family and friends.
I got to know him and his family a little 10 years ago and I will never forget the kindness I felt in those three months. I got to know Ron a little and I will not forget the fun we all had at our holiday in Hobart. The cab drive at new years eve in special.
May your fond memories give you all strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carmen, Tim and Natasha, my heartfelt condolences to you especially. The grief and shock of your sudden loss will make your lives very difficult for a while – but remember and treasure only the good times, the fun, the happiness and, particularly, the love.
May Ron rest in peace and may you be strong together in this trial. I pray for a blessing on the family and on Ron’s friends and colleagues.
With love.
Bericht voor de familie van Ron van Rennes
Lieve familie,
wat een verdrietig bericht en een groot gemis.
Ik heb Ron leren kennen als
een aardige sociale man, die het mensen naar hun zin wilde maken. Niets was hem teveel.
Ook was hij een echte family man.
Ik wens jullie heel veel sterkte en hoop dat alle mooie herinneringen aan hem een steun zullen zijn.
Hermie Roumen
Carmen, familie en vrienden, gecondoleerd
met dit verlies en heel veel sterkte voor iedereen.
Ik kan het nog steeds niet bevatten het is zo onrealistisch.
Op dit moment ben ik ontzettend dankbaar voor de vriendschap die we op school hadden, het weerzien een aantal jaren geleden in Nederland en de gesprekken via FaceTime.
Nog zoveel te doen…en je had ons Australië willen laten zien.
Too young and too soon.
Zachtaardig, behulpzaam en vriendelijk.
De wereld heeft een goed mens verloren.
Sail on sailor, sail on…
Rudy Mess Lapré
To Carmen, Andrew, Mariette and family.
Sorry to hear about your loss of Ron.
Sincere condolences
David and Judy Button
Carmen, Tim, Tash and Matt – James and I are so sad to hear about Ron. We will miss our talking about sailing and adventures on the water.
So sad to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and family.
Rico & Marie-Claire
It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Ron and spread our love to Carmen, Tim, Natasha, Mariette and Andrew in our time of grief.
Ron is deeply missed and was a great Brother to Alex, Uncle to Kyle and a caring Brother In Law to me.
We will miss our fun times together and are so very sad with you leaving us so soon
Love Forever
xx Melissa, Alex, Kyle & Ainhoa xx
Our sincere sympathy to Carmen & family,
Andrew Mariette & family on the sad passing of your much loved Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rob & Carol Porter & family
I have no words but why?
Carmen my dearest sister and Tim and Natasha we are always here for you . Ron’s family Andrew Mariette Allex marceline
Ron was always so kind hearted always had great stories about sailing and we all had some good laughs .Ron will be greatly missed.
Brother in law for Mark Bishop
Sister in law for Cindy Bishop
Uncle for Christy and Daniel Bishop
With heartfelt condolences to Carmen, Tim, Tash, Matt, Alex, Melissa, Kyle, Cassandra and my parents, Mariette and Andrew, for the loss of our beloved Ron.
May you all find the strength needed, to get through this heart wrenching time, by knowing that Ron, touched the hearts of all who were privileged, to be a part of his incredible, life’s journey.
“Rest In Peace Ron.”
Our heartbreaking loss, is Heaven’s, eternal gain.
With much love always, from Marceline ❤️
Condolences to all the family, he was such a nice bloke, a real gentleman. RIP mate.
Carmen en familie
vanmorgen het overlijdensbericht ontvangen van je man Ron. Via een email van Elly je moeder
We zijn ervan geschrokken. Zo plotseling en nog zo jong.
We wensen jullie heel veel sterke.
In gedachten bij jullie
Theo en Miet Groenen
Dear family, our thoughts are with you all. lots of strenght in this very sad time.
lots of love from the Netherlands
Lieve Carmen, je moeder Elly en ik zijn sinds de 6.klas van de lagere school bevriend. Ik herinner mij jou als een rustig, bescheiden en intelligent kind. Heb met jou op het strand van Den Helder gespeeld. Nu schrijft Elly mij over het vreselijke gemis van je man Ron. Onbegrijpelijk! Carmen ik wens jou en je hele gezin veel sterke toe verbonden met een diepe liefde voor mekaar.
Carmen I will think of you all in a very special way.
Love and very best wishes
Hetty Lintzen-Geraets, living in Germany
Erg geschrokken van dit intens verdrietige nieuws…
Mijn oprechte deelneming aan Marriëtte, Andries, Alex, Marceline, echtgenote, kinderen, kleinkinderen, familie en vrienden.
Ik wens jullie heel veel sterkte bij het dragen van het gemis van Ron.
Liefs, Harriëtte
Nederland
My Sincere condolences Carmen and your family of the passing of your husband.
Ron was a true Gentleman.
“Love follows us, no matter how far”
Sleep peacefully Ron.
We are so devastated to hear of Ron’s passing had much to do with him over the years! Ultimate tradesman and indeed I remember him as a young man in our store buying tools at a young age! Our thoughts are with his family a very tough time, so sad for you all he was very proud of his family x
In this time of deep sorrow: say goodbye to your loved one, but don’t say goodbye to yourself.
You never walk alone, and you will overcome.
Be sure of that !
I’m with you
André
Dear Carmen, Tim, Tash & Matt and family. Our sincere condolences on your terrible loss. Ron was such a helpful sailor and really enjoyed the Pacer challenges. He was so good and encouraging to our children and the adults when they started out sailing. Full of helpful hints re fishing and rigging etc. We have only happy memories of Ron, gentle and strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy and Greg and family CYC.
Lieve Carmen en Family,
We waren heel erg geschrokken van je telefoontje vorige week toen je vertelde dat Ron er ineens niet meer was.
We hebben de week ervoor nog de foto’s bekeken, toen jullie hier waren paar jaar geleden samen in Wijchen en Nijmegen.
Mooie herinneringen, en Ron een geweldige leuke en lieve man.
We wensen jou, kinderen en familie veel sterkte om het verlies te verwerken.
Groetjes van Karin en George van Kolck
Gecondoleerd en heel veel sterkte met dit grote verlies
Maikel Zeebregts
Mari Zeebregts
Romy Zeebregts
Unbelievable! This news hit hard. Unimaginable, never expected. Even though we had little contact with each other, I would like to express our condolences to the entire family. Hans, Bianca and Santana.
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time.
Lieve groetjes Marjolein
Carmen,
We’re thinking of you as you have held together with all your strength losing Ron too soon. Today’s service was beautiful and celebrated the life of your beautiful man.
Our hearts are with you, Tim, Natasha and Matt and little Emily and Ava, Elly, Cindy and Mark and of course each of Ron’s family.
Sending our love to surround you,
Nella, Dan, Mia and Leon
Dear Carmen,
Our deepest condolences to you and your lovely family. There are no words to describe your loss and we still can’t believe it.
Thank you for the streaming last night and sharing your memories with us
R.I.P. Ron … we hope it is always 5 o’clock where you are now
Manfred, Cirsten, Mats and Henry
Lieve Marriette en Andries e.a. Heel veel kracht en liefde in deze moeilijke tijd. Ron , Dankjewel voor al die mooie jaren in de familie. In ons hart voor altijd en nooit vergeten.
Such an impressive farewell!! Thankfull to join this intimate farewell. With all my love I wish you strenght and love to process this grief.
Wat een plotseling gemis!
Dankzij Ron heeft Josefien opnieuw contact kunnen maken met haar zus Marriët , Andries en de hele familie!
Voor Josefien van onschatbare waarde, dus zo vreemd en onbegrijpelijk dat Ron er nu niet meer is!
We willen de hele familie, en Marriët, Andries en Carmen in het bijzonder ontzettend veel sterkte wensen in deze moeilijke tijd.
Dat we maar snel mogen kunnen genieten aan de mooie herinneringen die we hebben aan Ron..
Josefien en haar begeleider Stan
Dear Marriett, Andrew & family. We were very sad to hear of Ron’s passing. We remember our times spent together with our young children
in Pakenham. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Maybe we can catch up one day when we are in Pakenham next. Thinking of you. Ian & Faye Andrews Wodonga.
Carmen & familie,
We willen jullie heel veel sterkte wensen in deze moeilijke tijd!
Liefs
Joyce en Milan
Our sincere condolences to Alex, Mellisa and Alex’s family, this is very heartbreaking news and we can only imagine the pain you are going through … all our love Ted and Fiona
Woorden schieten te kort
wanneer het liefste bezit
herinnering wordt….
Ik wens jullie allemaal heel veel kracht en sterkte
om dit grote verlies te kunnen dragen.
Ik leeft intens met jullie mee!
Betsy Wegen-van Rennes.
To Carmen, Tash , Tim and Matt
I’m hoping that with the passing of time your sorrow is less acute. I think of Ron quite often and it is heart breaking to think of his loss. He will always be in my thoughts as one of the kindest and most gentle of people I have had the good fortune to know.
Kind regards Matt and Leesa from CYC.
Thank you. Your message will be displayed once moderated. This may take up to 24 hours.
×