Ronald F. Kimball, 65 years old, passed away on September 1, 2026 in Burlington, Vermont.

Ron was born in Burlington, Vermont, to Everett Kimball of Burlington, Vermont and Carol Sandsbury, later Carol Kimball-Fillman, of Nantucket, Massachusetts. He attended Burlington Elementary School and Burlington High School before earning an associate degree in Architectural Drafting from Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vermont. 

On July 1, 2006, Ron married Iris Calunsag-Ortega, originally from Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, in Burlington, Vermont. They celebrated their marriage with a church wedding in the Philippines on April 9, 2008. Together, they built a life grounded in love, family, and faith, and welcomed their beloved daughter Angelica. 

Ron dedicated 34 years and eight months of service to the University of Vermont as a Radiation Safety Compliance Technician and Assistant Radiation Safety Officer. Throughout his career, he contributed to the safety of the university's research and academic community and built lasting relationships with colleagues who came to know and appreciate him. He retired from UVM on July 1, 2026, marking the end of a long and meaningful career.

Ron was preceded in death by his father Everett Kimball and youngest brother, Michael Kimball. 

Ron is survived by his wife - Iris Kimball, daughter - Angelica Kimball, mother - Carol Kimball - Fillman, brother - Jeffrey Kimball (wife - Roxy Kimball), nephew - Tyler Booska, nieces - Stephanie Knap (husband - Luke Knap, kids - Ivan & Everett) and Olivia Kimball (Olivia's mom - Kelly Kimball-Bailey). 

With grateful hearts, Ron’s family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and paramedics at the University of Vermont Medical Center for their exceptional care and compassion. 

We also extend our sincere appreciation to his colleagues at the University of Vermont, whose kindness and support meant so much during this difficult time. 

To Tyler who was there with us during the hours of the most difficult time of our lives.

To Angelica's friends and their parents, thank you for surrounding her with kindness, encouragement, and unwavering support. Your love and thoughtfulness have brought comfort to our family. 

Our deepest appreciation goes to the Filipino-American Community of Vermont for their endless love, overwhelming support, and lasting friendship. You are not just friends but considered families, your thoughtfulness brought comfort and strength when it was needed most. For always being there even before sunrise and share your effort and time when you hear us calling for help.

We are also profoundly grateful to the Ortega family and friends in the Philippines, who loved Ron dearly, continue to cherish his memory, and hold him close in their hearts. 

To everyone who offered prayers, compassion, encouragement, love and care, and whose presence brought comfort and strength to our family, please know that your kindness will always be remembered with sincere gratitude and appreciation. We are deeply grateful for every expression of sympathy and every act of love during this time of sorrow. 

On October 17, 2026, there is a mass (with livestream) at Holy Family Church @ 11:00 AM and followed by Ron's Celebration of Life at Holy Family Parish Center, Essex Junction, VT. Fr. Julian Asucan of St. Raphael's Church of Poultney, VT and Fr. Rod Oliver Saligan of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Williston, VT will be the officiating priests during the celebration. 

Ron will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, in the relationships he built, and in the many lives he touched throughout his life.