In loving memory of
Ronald William Gilmore

• August 27, 1948
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• August 20, 2024

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Ormond Beach, FL – Ronald William Gilmore “Gilly”, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Ronald was born in Grayling, Michigan along with his twin brother on August 27, 1948, to Wayne Gilmore and Maude Gilmore, nee Benjamin. Ron graduated from Gaylord High School, received an Associate of Arts Degree from Northwestern Michigan College then proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 – 1972 as a Ship’s Cook.

Ron was a long-time resident of the U.P., first employed by the Michigan Department of Corrections in Marquette in food services. Over the years, he was the manager of the Northwoods Supper Club in Marquette, The Sea Hawk in Lansing, MI, then returning to the U.P. to work for SEMCO Energy Gas Co. Ron then came full circle and retired working for the Michigan D.O.C. in Kincheloe, MI.

After retirement, Ron volunteered to become the live-in caretaker of the Point Iroquois Light House in Chippewa County, MI. For a little over two years, he cherished his time there giving tours of the museum and the grounds to visitors while also serving as Santa’s Helper to the community.

Ron moved to Ormond Beach, Florida in January 2020 where he met his wife Charlotte, living happily together until his passing.

Ron is survived by his wife: Charlotte Durrance-Gilmore, his sisters: Patty Knecht and Barbara (Bobby) Ususan, his brother Martin (Cheryl) Gilmore, his sons Scott (Desirae), Ben, and Corey Gilmore, stepdaughters Robin Kopka, Crystal Miner and Heather (Richard) Weber along with his many grand and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Maude Gilmore, brother-in-law: Dr. Richard Knecht and his twin brother: Raymond Gilmore.

Services and a celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Sat. October 5^th at Strong Tower Christian Fellowship, 90 South Ridgewood Avenue Ormond Beach, Florida 32174. There will also be a memorial held in Gaylord, MI along with Ron’s interment at Mission Hill Cemetery in Brimley, MI. In the spring of 2025.