Ronald J. Wheeler

Ronald J. Wheeler, 76, died unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of 44 years of Jean (MacDonald) Wheeler. Born in Boston, he was raised in Jamaica Plain and Hingham and was a graduate of Hingham High School. He attended Northeastern University. He was a resident of Stoughton since 1971. Mr. Wheeler worked as a Warehouseman at BJ's in Stoughton for several years, retiring 7 years ago. Prior to that, he worked for Bird & Sons in Walpole and Foxboro Terminals. He was an avid reader of books and the Boston Globe. Mr. Wheeler had a passion for baseball and football and had a gift for gardening and grilling. However, his greatest pleasure was being at home and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jodi E. MacPherson and her husband Donald of Randolph, Rebecca J. Wheeler of Stoughton and Jeffrey A. Wheeler of NYC and Stoughton. He was the brother of the late Ralph, Richard, Raymond, Russell, Robert and Roger Wheeler and Mary Antinarelli. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Madison Brooke MacPherson, Derek James MacPherson and Mark D. Wheeler and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Saturday, June 15 at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette's Church, 1026 N. Main St., Randolph at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Friday, June 14, from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Donations in his memory may be made to Fr. Bill's Place, 422 Washington St., Quincy, MA 02169 or at www.helpfbms.org.