Thomlinson, Roland Joseph December 3, 1949 - November 28, 2017 R.J. passed away in Perth hospital, on Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the loved husband of Wendy Kehoe and step-father to Stacy (Steven) Zahn. R.J. was the cherished father of Nicole (Todd) Craig and Brenna (Dan) Dybala. He was the adored grandfather of Ethan, Christian and Hayden Zahn, Collin and Jacob Craig and Owen and Reid Dybala. R.J. was predeceased by his parents Rolly and Edna (Kehoe) Thomlinson and his sister Bonnie Jean (late Joe) Kelly. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Norman (Shirley), Paulette (Gerry), Alden (Mary), Dale (Debbie) and Carl (Lisa) all his extended family and friends. R.J. was the unofficial mayor of Rideau Ferry, Ontario where he lived most of his life. He stayed in the family homestead being a rustic log home, walking distance to the old Rideau Ferry Inn and the Rideau Ferry Bridge which he helped to build. His home was centrally located for friends to stop by anytime as they knew they would be welcome there. He was one of a kind and we are less for his passing. A celebration of life to honour R.J. will be held in the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A brief prayer service will be held at 7:45 P.M.