FARMINGTON – Ronnie David Bunker, 74, of Farmington, passed unexpectedly of natural causes at the Togus VA Healthcare center on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.
He was born on June 1, 1942, in Wilton, the son of Richard and Edith Bunker. He was a graduate of Wilton Academy and was a U.S. Navy veteran. After moving to Rochester, N.Y., he was employed at Wegmans Food Markets for 25 years.
He is survived by two daughters: Bonnie Fisher of Emmaus, Penn., and Judy Zanin of Palmyra, N.Y.; his brother, Joel Bunker and wife, Louise of Farmington; sister-in-law, Nancy Spencer; three granddaughters, a grandson, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Mason Bunker and twin sister, Bonnie Welch and her husband.
Remembrance gifts may be given to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at www.alzfdn.org. Condolences and tributes may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com. A memorial is scheduled for a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of the Cremation Care Division of Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Rtes. 2 & 27, Farmington.
I am saddened to learn of Ronnie’s passing. He and I enjoyed many conversations over the past ten years or so, sharing our respective pasts, having both lived in the Rochester area. Ronnie was warm and engaging and always receptive to a heartfelt hug. Joel, I don’t know you, but I know that Ronnie appreciated and enjoyed his time with you – fishing, driving, just being together. Alzheimer’s is a tragic condition to experience. May Ronnie be forever relieved of its effects.
I am so saddened to hear of Ronnie’s passing. We have shared many great memories while in the Navy. The family has my sincerest prayers during this time.
My sincere condolences to Ronnie’s family. I enjoyed many lively chats with Ronnie at the Farmers’ Market and in Nina’s store over coffee. He was one of my best duck egg customers and could wax poetic about how much he loved them. I also never met Joel but I heard a lot of great stories about their fishing trips together. RIP Ronnie, you will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bunker families at their time of sorrow..
I am so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. We lived on the same street as kids. When we were little we were in the same grades and later, when we went uptown, together we walked to and from the bus stop in Dryden. We lost Bonnie so young and now Ronnie is gone. So many memories over the years tho we drifted apart as we grew up. It was great to see him at school reunions. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the family.