CHICOPEE – Ronald R. Chouinard, 61, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Friday, December 18, 2015. He passed into Eternal Life at his home surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut on January 27, 1954, a beloved son of Loretta C. (Langevin) Chouinard of Chicopee and the late Roger R. Chouinard. At a young age, his family moved to the Willimansett Heights section of Chicopee where he was raised. He lived and raised his family in Chicopee Falls and moved to the Aldenville section of Chicopee in 2007. Ronald was a tractor trailer operator and drove for many companies including SS Pierce, which later became Kraft Food Service. He previously worked at Smith & Wesson and the former Springfield Photo Mount. During his leisure time, Ronald enjoyed boating, partying and going to the beach. His passion was motorcycles and he actually built his first motorcycle from junk parts. Ron and his son later built a beautiful custom motorcycle from a kit which he treasured. Most of all, he was a simple man who loved his family and was the life of all the parties. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend, Carol M. (Perrier) Chouinard. They were married on September 17, 1977 at Sainte Rose de Lima Church in Chicopee and were blessed with over 38 years of happiness together. In addition to his wife and his mother, he also leaves his two loving children, Ronald R. Chouinard, II of Chicopee and Tracy M. Chouinard of San Francisco, CA; his cherished grandson whom he adored, Nathan E. Chouinard; his dear sisters, Diane Adamczyk and her husband, Stephen, of Chicopee and Denise Margoles and her husband, David, of Hampden; his dear brother-in-law, Chip Perrier and his wife, Connie, of Warren; his two dear sisters-in-law, Janice Bergeron and her husband, Bruce, of Chicopee and Rita Wilcox and her husband, Paul, of Westfield; and his many dear uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and extended members of the Chouinard and Perrier families. Besides his father, he was also predeceased by his dear brother-in-law, Ken Perrier; and his dear nephew, Michael Kowal. His relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Pierre – Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. His burial will be private. The parking lot and main entrance are located in the rear of the funeral home at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. His family has requested that donations be made in his memory to the gofundme.com/2geezykc. As Ron was a simple guy, his family encourages casual attire for the services. For more details, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com