DRAPER, Ronald (Tac)

Born on May 24, 1936. Passed away March 24, 2024.

Aged 87 years.

Passed away peacefully at LRH Traralgon.

Much loved husband of Fay, loving father of Wayne & Annette, Rhonda & Peter.

Cherished Pop of Ben & Felicity, Michael & Jenny, Jessica, Matt & Tomoko, Holly & Ellis and loving Great Pop to Mya, Mason, Zac & Ava.

Dad, Pop and Great Pop, you were our world.

You gave so much.

You will be missed forever.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 437A Princes Highway, MorwellView Map
The Funeral Service for Mr Ronald 'Tac' Draper will be held in the Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Morwell Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on TUESDAY (April 2, 2024) commencing at 10:30 am.

Following the service the Funeral will leave for Hazelwood Cemetery, Brodribb Road, Hazelwood.

Tac's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, Please Click Here.

 

 
Tributes
  1. To Uncle Ron, Forever in our hearts

    Sue, Peter and Jake March 26, 2024
  2. RIP Ron I have fond memories of my younger years. Hanging out at your place. With Wayne and Rhonda. (Snooks.) Your house 🏠 was always open to us kids.. You and Fay were our second parents at times. Our condolences go to the entire family and friends. And to you Drapes lots of great memories. In a much better time. Cheers Bok and Donna. ❤️❤️

    Bok Morris March 26, 2024
  3. To Fay, Wayne, Annie, Rhonda, Peter and families, sending love and big hugs to you all at this devastating time. Tac was one of life’s true gentlemen. We hope that your memories of Tac make you smile. He will live on in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren forever.
    Gone fishing too soon
    In our hearts forever
    Love Kathy & Neil

    Kathy Webb March 26, 2024
  4. Here’s to our good times & laughs Ron & your taxi truck. Remember those days Fay?
    Always with us Ron xxxxx
    Kathy C

    Kathy Coady March 26, 2024
  5. Biggest condolences to all the Drapers. A true gentleman you’ll be missed uncle Ron but I guess you will be catching up with all your siblings now upstairs. Love to auntie Faye and families. Xxxx

    Margot Bowdenjohnson and Susie Draper March 27, 2024
  6. RIP Uncle Ron you will be sadly missed but forever in our hearts.
    Sherri, Stuart and Families.

    Sherri S March 27, 2024
  7. To dear Fay & family.
    I’m sure my heart missed a beat when I read of the passing of Ron.

    What a true gentleman & dear friend to Ken Smith (dec).
    Through Ken we were so privileged to get to know both Ron & Fay.

    May you all know that we share the sadness of your loss & hold dear our memories of Ron.

    Kate Holz & family.

    Kate Holz March 27, 2024
  8. Goodbye my good mate, miss you at the classics and the fishing times, see you on the other side. R.I.P TAC. LLOYDY.

    Mark Lloyd March 28, 2024
  9. Fay & Family – Condolences to you all on the recent passing of Ron. My thoughts are with you all.

    Jake Gardam March 28, 2024
  10. to Fay and Family
    Ron was a great support to Jim and our family, a lovely neighbor to have whilst we lived in Morwell. Enjoyed the times catching up at the Warragul Club.
    Condolences to all
    Jim and Teresa Boyd

    Teresa and Jim Boyd March 28, 2024
  11. To Wayne and families. We extend condolences on behalf of the officers and members of Traralgon Fire Brigade

    Captain Adam Townsend March 28, 2024
  12. Very sad to learn of Tacs passing. Our deepest condolences to Faye and family. Lovely memories of Tac. always the gentleman, always smiling, always up for a chat. Thinking of you all. Ron Witton and Julie xx (Qld)

    Ron Witton March 28, 2024
  13. To uncle Ron loveliest man I had met , condolences to aunty Faye Wayne and his family, Rhonda and her family thinking of you all in this sad time ♥️

    Wendy (Draper) and Rob ,Joel,and Kimberley March 29, 2024
  14. Our love & thoughts are with all the Drapers at this sad time.
    Treasure your wonderful memories.

    McWalters & Linton Families March 29, 2024
  15. Dear Fay, Wayne, Annette, Rhonda, Peter and family, Ron true gentleman, many fond memories telling me how to install that roof at the Rose Garden (Rotunda) basketball days, Ken Smith (Dec)).
    RIP Ron
    Love Russell and Grace

    RusselI Thomas March 29, 2024
  16. Ron a true gentleman and friend, keep sipping your ponies old mate and tell’em to mind their own interferences. Rest easy Tac
    Our condolences to Fay, Wayne, Rhonda, [Snookies] and families

    Tony & Jan Sherriff

    Tony Sherriff March 30, 2024
  17. Condolences to Fay and family.Another great bloke gone.

    Jim and Valda Durrant.

    Jim Durrant March 31, 2024
  18. Sorry to hear of your loss Wayne. Condolences to you and your family
    Julie Ryan and family.

    Julie Ryan April 1, 2024
  19. Deepest sympathies to ‘Aunty’ Fay, Wayne, Rhonda and families on the passing of ‘Uncle’ Ron.
    He was a big part of our whole family throughout the years.
    We will remember him always.
    Robert Irvine & family

    Robert Irvine April 2, 2024