Ronald J. Gascon, 74, of Freedom Drive in Montpelier, died on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. He was born on January 22, 1941 in Portland, OR, to Joseph and Dorothy (Stice) Gascon. He attended schools in Oregon and at the age of 17 enlisted into the United States Navy. During his career, he achieved the rank of Master Chief Radioman and Chief Warrant Officer. He married Judy Vaughan in May of 1963 and they and their children, born in 1964, 1965, and 1969 travelled to various locations during his military service. He retired from the Navy in 1976 and moved the family to Salem, Oregon where he worked for the State of Oregon for a number of years .After retiring from the State of Oregon he attended Western Oregon State College where he earned a bachelor's degree in teaching. Following a brief stint as a middle school teacher, he worked as a consultant that designed computer systems for state departments of transportation. While working in Vermont, he met Sandra Moxley who he married on September 14, 1994, in Las Vegas, NV. He continued to live in Montpelier, VT until his death. As a proud retired member of the United States Navy, Ron volunteered countless hours with the VFW Post 792 as a past commander, district commander, and state commander. It was in this capacity that he won the "Triple Crown Award" from the national VFW organization. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Gascon of Montpelier, VT; daughter, Joanne Robinson of Salem, OR; sons, Anthony Gascon, of Oconomowoc, WI and Grant Gascon of Portland, OR; stepsons, Steve Gilman of East Montpelier, VT and Doug Gilman of Williston, VT; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and a sister, Frances McCain of Austin, TX. He was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Gascon. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be announced in the spring at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 792 1 Pioneer St. Montpelier, VT 05602 earmarked for VFW Programs/Vermont. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.