BIDDEFORD — Ronald R. Vose, 68, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Southern Maine Medical Center.

Born July 30, 1949 in Saco to Richard and Rita (Adams) Vose, Ronald graduated from Thornton Academy in 1967 and went on to serve his country with the United States Air Force.

On Aug. 21, 2015 he married Kelly Swigert.

Ronald retired in December as parts manager for Bill Dodge automotive.  He loving playing with his dog Bear, and an avid TV watcher.

His greatest joys involved watching his kids play sports growing up and his love of telling stories, which he had a million. Ronald’s ability of a fantastic joke teller, watching the Patriots football games with Bear. Having his friends over for card night. Hearing about his grandchildren’s sports and activities. Spending time with his family and having company over.

Ron was generous to anyone he ever met, and gave more to others than he ever had.

Surviving are his wife, Kelly Swigert of Biddeford; sons, Jeff Vose and his wife Laura of Clearwater, Florida and Corey Vose and his wife Katie, of Augusta; grandchildren Caleb, Abby and Emilee Vose; his mother, Rita Vose of Biddeford; a sister, Sandra Williams and her husband Ralph; nieces, Deborah Beauchene and her husband Dennis and Christine Cote and her husband Paul; and a nephew, Vince Minuitti and his wife Kim .

Visiting Hours will 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005.  Burial will be held at a later date in St Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford.

Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel.

To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.