Ronald F. Bangs, 64, of Deep River passed away unexpectedly on July 17 at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a result of a bicycling accident in Deep River. Ron was born in Middletown, the son of Arthur F. Bangs, Sr., and Evelyn Agnes (Mowry) Bangs.

He was a resident of Deep River since 1983 and was formerly of Ivoryton. Ron was a graduate of Valley Regional High School in Deep River. He owned and operated a lawn care business and was a driver for 9 Town Transit. For many years until the present, he was a school bus driver employed by First Student Bus Company, serving the communities of Deep River, Chester, Westbrook, and Middletown. Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Higganum-Haddam Sportsman Club. He was also a member of the Deep River Drum Corps.

He is survived by his sister Barbara B. Jette of Old Saybrook; four nieces; one nephew; two great-nieces; one great-nephew; one great-great niece; and one great-great nephew. Ron was predeceased by his parents and his brother Arthur F. “Skip” Bangs, Jr.

A Celebration of Life Service is being planned and will be announced at a future time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s name to the Deep River Drum Corps, P.O. Box 135, Deep River, CT 06412, or to the Deep River Fire Dept., 57 Union St., Deep River, CT 06417. To share a memory of Ron or send a condolence to his family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.