(photo by Nick Buczok, Toronto)

Caul's Funeral Home

Ronald Hynes

(December 7, 1950 - November 19, 2015)

Ron Hynes, of Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador’s unofficial poet laureate passed away in St. John’s on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from complications related to cancer.

Ron is well known across the country and around the world as a singer - songwriter extraordinaire. His songs are a loving legacy and a tribute to his talent and love of people and music. He will not be forgotten.

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary Hynes. Leaving to mourn his daughters Lily Hynes and her mother Connie Corkum Hynes; Rebecca Hynes (Dan) and Elena Hynes (Rick) and their mother Jane Dingle and Lori Grdina (Jamie); 4 grandsons and 1 great granddaughter; sister Evelyn (Grant) Mathison; brothers Gordon (Janet), Gary (Dolores) and Keith (Carmen); special nephew Joel Hynes and his son Percy; special uncle Sonny of Sonny's Dream and many cherished nieces, nephews, other relatives and a large, large circle of friends and fans, who will never forget him.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation and the Health Science Centre who were so dedicated to Ron during his illness.

Cremation has taken place at Ron’s request.

A funeral service will take place on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 2 p.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Following the service there will be a reception for his family, friends and fans at the Delta Hotel to celebrate Ron’s Life.