Ronald Dexter Hathaway, 67, of Waltham, died on June 11, 2022, surrounded by family.

Born and raised in Newton, MA, Ron was most at home on the water: fishing in Boston Harbor, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Nova Scotia coast; or boating on the Charles River, Sebago Lake in Maine, or Mill Pond in Ashland. He also often surveyed nearby water from a comfortable vantage point, assessing the wildlife and the weather.

A long-time EMT, skilled cook, and handyman/tinkerer, his skills and attention improved many lives. Full of jokes and stories - some you wouldn't believe! - he could be counted on to make a goofy face from across a room. He was also an immense softie - the quickest to tears at anything sad, joyful, surprising, or funny.

Father of Rebecca (Amram) Migdal of Waltham, Sam (Justine) Hathaway of Waltham, and Ali Hathaway of Holliston. Beloved Da/Grampy of Makayla Hathaway, Victoria Lombardo, Meirav, Saiit & Limor Migdal, and Iris Hathaway (who shares Ron's middle name.)

Ron will be deeply missed by his adoring mother and fellow road warrior, Barbara (Videon) Hathaway; his siblings, Timothy Hathaway, Susan O'Brien, and Valarie Giairusso, and Steven, Eric & Julie Hathaway; along with his step-mother Sandy Hathaway, nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles, cousins & friends. Ron is also survived by his ex-wife Janice Hathaway. He is predeceased by his father Howard Hathaway.

A celebration of Ron's life will be held on July 21 from 4-8pm at the The American Legion Nonantum Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton, MA. We invite anyone who knew Ron to attend and share their memories of him.