Ronald O. White (1949 – 2016)

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Ronald “Ronnie” Osgood White
Ronald “Ronnie” Osgood White

RUMFORD – Ronald “Ronnie” Osgood White, 67, lifetime resident of Carthage,  died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Rumford Community Hospital from a short battle with pneumonia.

Ronnie was born on Jan. 4, 1949 in Rumford, to Elijah White, Sr., and Helen Worster White. He was the fifth of seven children.

While he never officially attended school he learned from everything he experienced. He loved to read the paper, do word search puzzles, and keep up with racing, baseball, and football stats. He loved everyone from the seniors in Carthage to his young nieces and nephews.

Ronnie was in the Special Olympics and earned many gold medals for swimming, and running. He was a long time member of the Snowmobile Club, an honorary member of the Carthage Volunteer Fire Department, and a loyal member of the Carthage Historical Society for most of his adult life.

Ronnie was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Elijah White, Jr. and a sister, Marie Conant. He was survived by Wayne and Emma White of Carthage, Gloria and Ronald Ellis from Carthage,  Meredith and Randall Robbins of Dixfield, and Doreen and Dean Smith from McDonald, Tenn. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews who loved him dearly.

Thank you to the town of Carthage and its citizens for always embracing Ronnie and welcoming him in their lives. Thank you to the Victorian Villa for providing the care he needed in the last few months of his life.

Ronnie was the epitome of unconditional love. His heart was made of gold. He was always happy to see you, greeting you with a hug. Our wish for everyone who knew him is that the example of his life will inspire you to continue to share this love with others.

Condolences and tributes may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.

A memorial graveside service is planned for the spring at Newman Cemetery. Cremation services have been cared for and provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center of Dixfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Ronnie’s memory to the Carthage Historical Society, Carthage, Maine, 04224.

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  1. We are so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. He had the best heart and soul of anyone we knew. Always had a smile on his face. The last time we saw him, he was riding on a float in Rangeley for the logging festival and he waved and smiled at everyone. Rip in Ronnie, spread your wings and fly..anyone that knew you or just met you, knew you was someone special with a heart of gold!!!!

  2. Ronnie was the happiest man in Carthage. Always friendly and loved everyone and everyone loved him. He will be missed and is a prime example of a community embracing those who have disabilities. Safe home Ronnie. The checkered flag has been waived and you come in first in every heart. Well done.

  3. I will miss Ronnie’s big smile and bigger heart! He was loved by so many and touched so many people in and around Carthage. Rest in peace, my special friend.

  4. Ronnie will always be remembered. He made an impression on me when I first met him over 20 years ago. He made everyone smile. He loved to dance at the Carthage Grange Hall dances. R.I.P. Ronnie.

  5. I have great memories of Ronnie being at Duck Lake fishing with our family as well as him delivering our mail at my grandparents home (Minot Flagg and Grace Ellis) everyday for years and always taking care of getting my grandmother’s scratch tickets. He would never miss a birthday party and always brought cards. I will never forget when he would announce every driver at Oxford Plains Speedway in several divisions as they came onto the track. Thank you Ronnie for being part of our lives as well as others. R.I.P my friend.

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