Kaan, Ronald L.

CLINTON CORNERS - Ronald L. Kaan, 59, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was on vacation enjoying his retirement and living life to its fullest.

Born in Holland on March 16, 1949 to the late Hendrik and Jeannette Kaan, he came to the U.S. at the age of 6. He served in the US Navy from 1966-1970 as a Jet Mechanic. After his tour of duty, Ron attended Farmingdale State College in Long Island. He then began to work for New York Telephone until he retired from Nynex in 1996, only to work for Verizon until he retired again in December of 2007.

In his later years, Ron enjoyed traveling, specifically cruises in the Caribbean. While home he could always be found working in and around his house, never sitting still.

Ron was predeceased by his brother Phillip Kaan. He is survived by his partner Carole Poulson, his two sons, Ronald L. Kaan Jr. and his wife Kim of Hyde Park; and Shawn M. Kaan and his partner Heather of Pine Plains; his two sisters, Kitty Grim of Arizona, and Marion Schenkein of Ocean Gate, NJ; his brother Ken Kaan and his partner Lisa of Lanoka Harbor, NJ; his grandchildren; Kayla, Nevie, Trey, Riley, Jordyn, Seth, Courtney; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the children and grandchildren of Carole Poulson; Michelle, her husband Jesse, their children Aurora and Jesse; and Andrew.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4pm Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 Market St, Rhinebeck, NY.