Ronald T. Delaney age 76 passed away May 9th at the Charlwell House in Norwood. Born in Champaign, IL, he attended school in Bellwood, Illinois and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. After serving in the Navy he attended Northeastern University and took classes through the VA Bill. He has lived in Canton for the last 12 years and previously lived in Medford. He worked for Polaroid Corporation as a Mechanical Engineer for 35 years and retired in 1996. He summered for many years in W. Yarmouth and was a member of the Lewis Bay Yacht Club. . Beloved fiancé of Joanne Gallagher Quinn of Canton. Husband of the late Joan F. (Haiduven). Father of Denise Delaney of Whately, Kimberly Russo of Norwalk, CT and Ronald T. Delaney, Jr. of Jupiter, FL. Grandfather of Samantha and Amanda Russo and Erik and Olivia Delaney. Also survived by his future step-sons Daniel R. Quinn of Roslindale and Matthew L. Quinn of Walpole. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Monday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Tuesday morning at 10:00. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Donations may be made in his memory to Heifer International at www.heifer.org