Ronald Joseph Gionet, 49, of Sussex, passed away at the Sussex Health Center on April 27, 2014. Born in Bathurst, NB, he was the son of Rodrique and Aldene (nee Hourihan) Gionet. Ron was a truck driver his entire life and loved his family dearly. Besides his parents Ron is survived by his sons; Brandon Gionet of Sussex, Lucas Gionet of Sussex and Noah Leiper of Sussex; step-daughters: Juanita Blenkhorn (Justin) of Saint John and Taylor Leiper of Sussex; his sister: Joanne (Stephen) Hughson; his nephews: Shane and Andrew “Drew”;and step-granddaughter Khloe, as well as many extended family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex, NB, where visitation will be held on Wednesday April 30th, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Thursday May 1st, at 11:00am with Fr. Arnie Hachey presiding. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Norton following the funeral service. Donations to the Sussex Health Center Palliative Care Unit and Canadian Cancer Society, or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.sussexfh.com