Ronald G. Girardinof Piermont, New Hampshire passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the age of 56 at his home in Piermont after a battle with cancer.

Ron is survived by his mother, Ghislaine Boucher of Montreal, Quebec, his beloved wife, Judi (Quirk) Girardin of Piermont, New Hampshire; his son, Jean-Luc Girardin of Montreal, Quebec; his step-sons Thomas and Jay Pike of Piermont, New Hampshire, his sister, Mariette Girardin and her husband Gilbert Grenier of Saint Cleophas-de-Brandon, Quebec, his sister-in-law Louise Taylor and her husband Scott of Upton, Massachusetts as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Girard Girardin.

Ron was born on July 13, 1961 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. He grew up in Montreal, Quebec and graduated from Sir Winston Churchill High School and Vanier College in Montreal, Quebec with a degree in Computer Science. In 1994 he moved to Hanover, New Hampshire and took a position with Dartmouth College as a programmer/analyst in the College's Advancement office. In 2000 he married the love of his life, Judi (Quirk) Girardin and took to helping her raise her sons Tom and Jay.

Together Judi and Ron shared a love of gardening, music and the Boston Red Sox. Intellectually curious, fabulous at chess and games of strategy and a lover of unique and collectable watches, Ron was always up for any adventure and loved to learn and try new things.

One of his proudest moments was on July 4, 2013 when he became a citizen of the United States in order to participate in the Presidential Election. To the end he remained proud of his Canadian heritage.

The family will welcome friends and family at Calling Hours at the Rand Wilson Funeral Home in Hanover, New Hampshire on Saturday, March 3rd from 4 to 6pm.

A celebration of Ron's life will take place at Rollins Chapel at Dartmouth College on Sunday, March 4th at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that you consider making a donation to The Upper Valley Humane Society at 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748.

The family would like to thank Bayada Hospice of Norwich, Vermont; particularly Helen, Susan and Valerie as well as Ron's many dear colleagues and friends in the Dartmouth Advancement Office who have been such a comfort during his illness.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hanover, NH.