Rochester, NY – February 6, 2024, at the age of 77, Ron passed away peacefully reuniting with his daughter Renee in heaven. He was born September 4, 1946 and grew up in Carthage, NY.
In addition to Renee, he is predeceased by his parents Raymond and Elizabeth (Betty) Chamberlain. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Kathleen (Best) Chamberlain, loving daughter Michele (Frank) Fox; stepchildren Jennifer (David) Arnold, John (Kim) Frederick, Mathew (Miranda) Frederick. Grandchildren Amanda (Ryan) Emond, Arieta (Orlando) Santos, Leah Fox, Jordyn Fox, Jacob Tschetter, Nicholas Tschetter, Brittany (Scot) McNair, Alexis (Brett) Farrell, Julia Frederick, Sara (Reid) Nees, Veronica Frederick. 8 great grandchildren and several loving family members including siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Ron retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 36 years of service in Rochester, NY and Detroit, MI. After retirement he moved to Seabrook Island, SC to start a new career in real estate sales and to enjoy his passion for photography spending much of his time photographing the beauty of the low country. While living on Seabrook he volunteered with turtle patrol, protecting endangered baby sea turtles.
Ron was a passionate sports fan especially baseball, football, and golf. Wherever he traveled he looked for opportunities to go to a game and has been to more than 15 Major League Baseball stadiums, went to World Series when the Detroit Tigers won in 1984, the Superbowl in Detroit and volunteered at multiple PGA tournaments at Kiawah Island, SC. He was very excited to see the Michigan Wolverines win the National Championship and the Detroit Lions win their first playoff game in 30 years just weeks before his passing.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ron’s memory to the American Diabetes Association or The Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard.
Ron’s celebration of life will take place at 11:00am on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard, 1130 Webster Rd, Webster, NY 14580. A small reception will take place immediately after at the church.