Condolence From: Charlie and Debby Farrow
Condolence: Dear Georgeff Family--
Deb and I are deeply saddened by Ron's passing. Funny, smart, honest, talented, resourceful, the list could go on. And could he cook. Ron will be in our minds forever. We loved his plates of greens and his faux Jackson Pollack. Ron was a unique individual, and we are all privileged to have been his friend.
Sincerely,
The Farrows
Thursday February 12, 2015
Condolence From: Martha & Tew DuBois
Condolence: A wonderful friend, fellow church member and committee member . Ron was a gentleman and a gentle man. He almost always had a smile on his face and greeted you with a warm handshake. He was a kind, thoughtful, sharing, and caring person.
Wednesday February 11, 2015
Condolence From: Paul Spencer
Condolence: He was such a gentleman. Ron had strong convictions about reporting the news, and he expressed them directly, but even in the cauldron of newsroom disagreements, I cannot recall him uttering an unkind word or raising his voice. He was a skilled newsman, and generous in sharing his knowledge with younger colleagues like me. I learned a great deal about editing from Ron, particularly about the importance of clarity. He took visible delight in stories that untangled complicated issues or provided unconventional insight. Sitting beside him on the news desk at the Courant, I felt he conveyed an unspoken sense of responsibility to the reading public. To my memory, he never indulged the newsroom tradition of complaining about the workload. He never mentioned his own physical struggle. He had a gentle demeanor and a warm smile. It was a privilege to know and to work with him.
Wednesday February 11, 2015
Condolence From: Ed LaFreniere
Condolence: Sincere condolences to Ron's family and other loved ones. I had the privilege of working next to Ron for years on the news desk. He was a wonderful, thoughtful and caring co-worker who was never without a humorous insight to break the tension of getting the news out amid deadline chaos. Ron had one of the best senses of humor around and a very healthy perspective on family and on life outside the newspaper. Ron will be missed.
Tuesday February 10, 2015
Condolence From: Rick Stewart
Condolence: -- in all my years at the Courant (including three years or so within joking range of Ron in the features dept.), i never saw Ron without a smile on his face -- knowing Ron made my life better -- thanks, Ron -- and thank you, Lucy and Ann and your entire family, for letting us all be a part of these last few days with you --
Tuesday February 10, 2015
Condolence From: Matt Poland
Condolence: My condolences to Ron's family. I had the privilege to work with him at The Hartford Courant. A kind and gentle human being who was an outstanding journalist.
Tuesday February 10, 2015
