Johnstown, NY - Ronald D. (Ron) Shields passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was 70. Born on Sept. 15, 1942 in St. Albans, NY, he was the son of the late Frederic and Eunice (Brett) Shields. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by 5 brothers. Ron married the love of his life, Gail Mathie, 43 years ago in Huntington, LI. He spent 6 years in the Navy and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis on the USS Harris as part of the blockade of Cuba. Ron was always very patriotic and loved his country. He was a member of the Johnstown Moose Club. He enjoyed going on trips and venturing into new territory. Ron was a NY Giants fan. He also was a fan of Jeff Gordon and Nascar and liked going to the races in Glen. Ron loved his life and the people in it. In addition to his wife Gail, survivors include his grandbabies, Heidi and Hannah, whom he adored, and their mother Kerry Roth along with his nieces and nephews in Texas, Colorado and Long Island; his pals Elaine Burgoyne and Barbara Staalesen and his dogs, Sophie and Frannie, who were his constant and loving companions. There will be no public calling hours. Graveside services with military honors will be at 9:30am Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Donations may be made in Ron's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.