Ronald Leslie Bush Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald Leslie Bush of West Hartford, CT, husband of Carlene (Dahill) Bush, died on Saturday, August 20, 2016 after a short illness. Born in Meadville, PA on July 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Ronald E. and V.E. “Betty” (Findley) Bush. In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his daughter, Allison D. Bush (husband Reylandi Gonzalez) of Madrid, Spain and a brother, Brian K. Bush (wife Sheryl) of Sun City, AZ. He was pre-deceased by his son, Tyler W. Bush and sister, Gayle A. Bush. Ron leaves cousins and relatives from both the Dahill and Bush sides, who were a dear part of his extended family. Ron attended Linesville, PA schools and graduated with a BA from Lebanon Valley College (’69), where he was president of his fraternity and ran competitively on their cross-country team. He was awarded an MBA from Harvard Business School (’76). Ron was a Principal of both Brightwork Partners and Retirement Research Inc. For over 20 years, Ron offered a wealth of information, analysis and insight to the country’s leading providers of retirement products and services. He was ranked among the 100 most influential people in the defined contribution industry. Previously, he was a founding partner of Access Research, Inc. Ron was a sounding board, teacher and advisor to many, including colleagues at the companies he helped found and as a mentor to many of his son’s friends. He never missed a lacrosse or football game, graduation, or chance to take them to dinner while he spent time in cities around the country. Ron enjoyed visiting his daughter abroad, summers and family cookouts at Groton Long Point, his golf and bridge groups, and long runs around town or during his travels. He will be greatly missed. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. A celebration of Ron’s life will be announced at a later date. Donations in Ron’s memory may be made to NOLS Tyler Bush Memorial Scholarship, NOLS, 284 Lincoln St., Lander, WY 82520. Online gifts may be made at https:///www.nols.edu/portal/alumni/giving/1/. In the memo filed indicate, Tyler Bush Memorial Scholarship. Messages of sympathy and condolences may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com