Ron,
formally of Burlington, Vermont passed away peacefully in the
Scottsdale, Arizona home he shared with his wife Diane of 55 years.
Ron served in the Vermont Army National Guard and was a well-known member of the band the Vistas in the ’60s, recording several records and beginning a lifelong love of music. He worked for many years at Seward’s restaurant in Burlington as a chef and manager. He continued to work in the restaurant business until retirement.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Eleanor Moorby, and his brothers, Doug and Craig. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Diane (Brosseau); his sisters, Debbie Titus and her husband, Doug, of Ferrisburgh, Vt., and Bonnie Deforge and her husband, Gary, of South Burlington, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Gerald and Pam Brosseau for their loving support during Ron’s final weeks.
Ron was much loved and will be well missed by all.
This article appears in Feb 14-20, 2024.
Sad to read of Ron’s passing. A great guy and a tremendous drummer, singer and entertainer, esp. with The Vistas, Burlington’s premier rock band in the 60’s. I first met Ron at that time while I was a student at UVM and saw the Vistas perform. Prior to the Vistas, Ron played in a Burlington High School rock band which included my late bro-in-law, Pat Finney. Ron had a hard time remembering my name so he would call me “Little Hooker” because I loved John Lee Hooker! I also cherish the extensive 2008 piece (“The Vistas – A Teenage Blur”) which Will Shade wrote about Ron in The Vistas. RIP, Ron. I will always think of and miss you. – Danny Coane, Montpelier VT