St. George, Utah - Ronald James Blaney passed away on January 19, 2022, at the Retreat at Sunbrook Assisted Living Center in St. George, Utah. He was born on April 2, 1931, at his grandparent's home in Somersworth, NH. He was the first child of Rhea E. (Aubin) and Thomas L Blaney. He graduated from Old Orchard Beach high school, in the class of 1949.

After graduation he joined the US Navy, retiring after 20 years as a Senior Chief Radioman. He later worked for several communication companies, his final job being with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA where he worked for many years.

Ron was predeceased by his parents; brother, Thomas L and his wife, Theresa; sisters: Elaine M. DeGrace, Dorothea B. and her husband Roland Spencer; brothers: Martin R., Richard P.; and his oldest son, Ronald J. Blaney Jr.

He is survived by his son, Robert; grandson, Jason; and great granddaughter, Adelina Blaney. He is also survived by his brother, Daniel E., his wife Gail L. Blaney; brother-in-law, Maynard DeGrace; and sister-in-law, Judith Blaney; along with six nephews, six nieces and many great nephews and nieces.

A private family service will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco Maine later in the spring.