Rochester, NH

Ronald "Ron" W. Nason, age 59, died after a sudden illness on February 25, 2018.

Born February 13, 1959 in Rochester, NH to Ronald W. Nason Sr. and Sharon (Downs) Cole. He was raised in Milton, NH and resided in Rochester, NH for most of his adult life.

Ron was employed as a machine operator at Spaulding Composites of Gonic, NH.


In his younger years, Ron enjoyed riding snowmobiles and spending time at the family camp in Pittsburg, NH. He had a love for classic cars, particularly his 1968 Camaro. Although Ron did not do it often, he was a talented artist of classic cars. Ron enjoyed riding his motorcycle through the White Mountains and to visit family and friends. He spent many summer days at family cookouts creating memories. He also loved being a Papa to his two grandchildren, Corbin and Bailey.

Survived by his family; mother Sharon Cole of Rochester, son Joshua R. Nason and wife Sarah of Wakefield, daughter Jessica R. McKenney of Effingham, a sister Denise Herbert and husband Jeff of Wakefield, two brothers Richard Rodney of Acton, ME and Mark Rodney of Rochester, two grandchildren Corbin and Bailey, along with many cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by his father Ronald W. Nason Sr.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 10th at 11am-3pm at the Governors Inn, 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH.
Cremation care by Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH.