Ronald B. Knapp, 80

Ronald B. Knapp of Lakeville died on October 25, 2026.  Ron was 80.

He was born on June 19, 1946 in Chicopee Falls, the son of the late Anthony and Lucy (Porowski) Knapp. Raised in the Chicopee and Springfield area, he attended local schools and was a graduate of UMASS Amherst.  A veteran, Ron served in the United States Army (Special Forces) during the Vietnam War and was Honorably Discharged. He received the Bronze Star and the Oak Leaf Cluster.  Prior to retirement, he was employed by the US Department of Defense as a computer systems analyst and financial auditor.  He was a member of Raynham Lions Club and the Miata Club.

In retirement, Ron had multifaceted interests.  These included building period furniture, gourmet cooking, photography, gardening and the growing and grafting of fruit trees. He loved music, especially classical.  Ron loved people and that love was returned. He was sincerely interested in everyone, everything and would happily help anyone with anything.  He touched and influenced many lives.  Ron's life was well lived.

Beloved husband of Ruth E. (Sykes) Knapp.  Nephew of Lorraine Knapp. Special uncle of Adam, Emily, Nathan, Heidi, Eric, Kristina, John, Marla, Stanley and their families. Also survived by several cousins, two brothers-in-law, Donald Sykes and David Gridley, two sisters-in-law, Mary Gridley and Inge Sykes.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the Central Congregational Church, 2 Webster Street, Middleboro.

Interment will be private.  Please omit flowers.

Contributions in memory of Ron may be made to the Raynham Lions Club, 2234 King Phillip Street, PO Box 100, Raynham, MA 02768 or to the Joslin Diabetes Center (Shapiro Building) 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. 

Arrangements are by the O'Neill Funeral Home, 59 Peirce Street, Middleboro. 

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