Obituary of Ronald F. Bangs

Ronald F. Bangs, 64, of Deep River passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, July 17, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a result of a bicycling accident in Deep River. Ron was born in Middletown the son of Arthur F. Bangs, Sr. and Evelyn Agnes (Mowry) Bangs. He been a resident of Deep River since 1983 and was formerly of Ivoryton. Ron was a graduate of Valley Regional High School in Deep River. He had owned and operated a lawn care business and was a driver for 9 Town Transit. For many years, and presently he was a school bus driver employed by First Student Bus Company serving the communities of Deep River, Chester, Westbrook and Middletown. Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Higganum – Haddam Sportsman Club. He also had been a member of the Deep River Drum Corp. He is survived by his sister, Barbara B. Jette, of Old Saybrook, four nieces , one nephew, two great-nieces, one great-nephew, one great-great niece and one great-great nephew. Ron was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Arthur F. "Skip" Bangs, Jr. A Celebration of Life Service is being planned and will be announced at a future time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ron's name to the Deep River Drum Corp, P.O. Box 135, Deep River, CT 06417 or to the Deep River Fire Dept., 57 Union Street, Deep River, CT 06417. To share a memory of Ron or send a condolence to his family please visit www.rwwfh.com . Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.