My paternal Grandfather passed away many years ago, I only met him once. My Grandmother remarried (sometime before I was born) to her sweetheart, Ron.
Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep today and will be dearly missed.
When I was a child we visited him and my grandmother every weekend. He was very good with us and tought me his passion, Archery. Before he was too old he made me an American Longbow.
Ron was an engineer for Rolls Royce for most of his working life. Working primarily on the 1st generation of jet propulsion engines, continuing the work of Frank Whittle. When visiting him we would always draw some different types of engines and explain to me how they worked. His work was awarded by the Prince of Wales but even this accolade couldn’t help him figure out how to re-wind DVDs. A classic engineer of the 50’s and 60’s.
His career led to the refinement of blast forming metals, numerous engine patents and other marvels. His head was full of invention, a busy mind leads to a long life and thats what Ron was gifted with.
R.I.P. Ronald Dickinson. My Grandfather.