Sonja Drodge (Nee Stone)
September 25, 1960 to February 6, 2024
Obituary
On February 6th, 2024, Sonja Drodge (nee Stone) died in hospital at the age of 63. Sonja had a warm and entertaining personality, making her the life of every party. Growing up, Sonja was an avid athlete, competing in both softball and broomball. She enjoyed travelling, baking, and of course, anything competitive. Whether it was making people laugh, or by baking for them, Sonja loved to make others happy; she was the kindest person, a bright light, and the world will be dimmer without her presence.
Survived by her husband Ronnie; sons Zachary (Amanda Avery and her daughter Morgan) and Matthew; siblings Dianne (Ed Langer), Beverley (Terry Wadman), Barbara (Dave Penton), Hubert, Kirby (Marie) and Debbie (Mark Kraitberg); Ronnie’s siblings Maxine (Lloyd Currie), Charlie (Cecily) and Chesley (Wendy); and many friends. Predeceased by her parents Morley and Thelma Stone; sister Gloria; Ronnie’s siblings Rowena and Andy.
Sonja also leaves behind many friends from her career with the provincial government, particularly with the Sports Federation and the Fire Commissioner’s Office. She also made many friends on and off the field and rink during her more than 20 years of competitive and recreational sports.
In keeping with Sonja’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Instead, she wished for a celebration of her life to occur in the summer at “The Church”, where family and friends could get together to pour one out for her. In lieu of flowers, Sonja would want you to do something nice for someone else, as she would always say, “that’s my good deed for today”. Or if you wish, you can donate to a charity of your choice to help people in need.
Ron, Zach & Matt – we are thinking about Sone everyday and can only imagine what you are all going through. The best decision we ever made was to buy a house a 3 min walk from yours so Neil could be as close as possible to his “most awesome buddy”. We will miss the “watch out for the poles” warning when we left late on a Saturday evening.; We will miss that vibrant, laughing personality; We will miss our bestest friend. We love you.
I was so sorry to learn today of Sonja’s passing. I really enjoyed working with her at Fire and Emergency Services and was so glad when she won a well deserved Public Service Award of Excellence in 2015. To Sonja’s family I offer sincere condolences. I hope you will find comfort in your fond memories of your time together and pride in the knowledge of how beloved she was in her work in the public service as a valuable colleague and friend. Sonja will be sorely missed by so many.
Ron, I am so sorry to learn of Sonja’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. I will remember her as a kind, and outgoing person..
Ron, I was so sorry to hear the news of Sonja’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you peace at this difficult time. May the memories of times past bring you and your boys some comfort. Take Care.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to her family.
Ronnie, Zachary & Matthew; we are completely broken hearted over Sonja’s passing. She was a huge part of Fred’s life at the Fire Commissioners Office and it was an outright privilege to call her our friend.
She was always the brightest light in the room with her humour and contagious laugh. We will always hold our memories of Sonja close to our hearts.
Fred & Bonita Hollett
Ronnie and family and the Stone Family,
Sending my deepest condolences to you all. I can hear her laughing now. We had such fun back in the day playing broomball. Thinking of you all and hoping you find some peace in all your memories.
Very sad to hear about Sonja! Mom would be so heartbroken!! On behalf of mom, myself and my family, deepest condolences to the family!
Ronnie, Zach and Matthew
My sincerest sympathy to you and all of Sonja’s family – may all of your wonderful memories lighten your sorrow. Sonja was a beautiful friend who will remain in my memory as one of the best. ❤️
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sending best wishes to you and your family in this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to Sonja’s family. I worked with Sonja in government and she was always a lifter of spirits. I had many good laughs with her. She will be greatly missed.
Ron and family,
This is devastating news. Sonja was such a bright light. Always ready with a laugh. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Ron,
I am so sorry to hear of Sonja’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Thinking of you.
There are no words to express our heartbreak and sadness to hear of Sonya’s passing . Our love and prayers are with you all at this time . We have so many precious memories of Sonya and the Stone family that will always be with us as I’m sure you all have , she was the brightness in every day . Hold those memories close, she sure enjoyed her life and spread so much happiness to others .
Oh the laughs Sonya and I would have when we worked together at the dental clinic in 1985. Thinking of Ronnie and the entire Stone family. Mom and I send our deepest condolences and so much love.
MY condolences to Sonja’s family.
May she rest in Peace and may her memories forever be a blessing..
Ron and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and am thinking of you all during this very sad time.
My condolences to Sonja’s family. I remember lots of laughs with her in high school (she always helped me with algebra!). I was glad that we ran in to each other a couple of times during our time working with the provincial government. Her warm smile and twinkling eyes will never be forgotten by anyone lucky enough to have known her.
Cousin Sonja was such a fun loving, kind, friendly, outgoing, generous person. There are not enough to express the joy, fun and love she bought to everyone she touched. Rest easy Sonja we’ll see your laugh again one day in the future. You will be missed. Very very sincere condolences to Ronnie and all the Family.
Zebbie n Karen Stanley.
The truest friend one could have ever had … with the purest heart! She made our life happier and we will miss her forever!
Ron, Zachary, Matthew, & the Stone & Drodge families
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Sonja.
I have many fond memories of all the Stone sisters playing Softball in Clarenville. They were all very talented and a force to be reckoned with on the field but it was never about showboating – it was always about having fun and good sportsmanship. Sonja was a great athlete but she was also an amazing person – very friendly, funny and the life of any party. I am sure Gloria and the rest of her family are celebrating her arrival in heaven.
Rest in peace Sonja.
Ron, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your sons at this difficult time. You have many years of wonderful memories to cherish.
My heart is breaking at the news of Sonja’s passing. My condolences to the family and all who knew her. I met Sonja through FES, first as a qualifying Fire Fighter with Goulds Volunteer FD, and once fully qualified, as a regional trainer, working closely with Sonja through FES. She was a the rough and tumble sort who would give it as good as she would get it, but always did it with a smile and a laugh. She was a friend to many, and I am very proud to have had the pleasure of being one of those who called her “my friend” as well. She will be missed.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I enjoyed our time working together at FES-NL (911 Implementation).
To Ronnie and family and the Stone family:
Please accept our sincerest condolences on Sonja’s passing. Sonja had so many fine qualities, not the least of which was her outstanding athleticism! Her agility, soft hands and batting/shooting accuracy in both softball and broomball were second to none.
Sonja was also an important part of a close and loving family who cherished her beyond measure. That must have provided her much comfort throughout her illness.
Sherry and Frazer (Russell)
Deepest condolences to Sonja’s family. A lady who did alot for firefighters of our province. You will be remembered fondly by a good many people.
So sorry to hear of Sonja’s passing. Always a force to be reckoned with on the ice playing broomball. Condolences to Ronnie, her boys and all the family. Rest easy Sonja.
So saddened to hear of Sonja’s passing. She was always so fun and we always had a good laugh at the salon. I will miss her visits. Condolences to all her family and friends.
I am so sorry to hear of Sonya’s (Stoney’s) passing. We all had a lot of great times back in the day. She was always so much fun and will be dearly missed. Condolences to her family.
Marlene Jesso
Ronnie, Zachary, Matthew and Stone and Drodge families,
There are no words to express the deep sadness felt on hearing of “Stoney’s” passing. My heart is breaking for you. I was a longtime softball team mate and friend. Sonja had a heart of gold, a very warm personality and a genuine love of life. Her sense of humor was unparalleled. There are so many precious memories that are near and dear to my heart. She will be remembered forever. May the love of family and friends bring you comfort in the difficult time ahead.
Ronnie and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I met Sonja through my sister, Tina. I will always remember her funny stories and her laugh, it was always a pleasure to see her
RON ZACH AND MATTHEW SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SONJA PASSING MY THOUGHTSCAND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Ronnie, Zack, Matthew, the Stone & Drodge families,
I was heartbroken to hear of Stoney’s passing. I have many great memories playing softball with her. She was so funny, kind-hearted, smart, athletic,; the list goes on.. Stoney has left me with many fond memories that I will cherish forever.. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. I will certainly join you for a drink in her honor. Rest in peace Sonja.
Ron and Family,
So sorry to hear of “Stoney’s” passing. It was only last week I told a funny story about something she had said to me on the filed during a game. Memories that I will cherish forever. Hug and prayers to everyone.
So saddened to hear of Sonja’s passing. Please know Ray and I are thinking of all of you during this hard time. Celebrate the wonderful, funny person she was. She will be mussed by many
So very sad for your loss of a wonderful, kind, caring person. Gone but not forgotten. Sincere condolences to her family & the Stone family.
Cyndi (nee Seaward) & Richard Clark
Ron, Zack and Matthew .
We are sorry to know that Sonja passed . We remember all the parties that we attended and enjoyed everyone of them. We hope you also have wonderful memories ,that you hold in your heart , to help during this difficult time.
Gilbert , Debbie , Melissa and Olivia Wong
Ronnie..Zach…Matt..the Stone and Drodge families..Paul and I are so very sad that Sonja has passed away. She certainly loved life and lived it to the fullest. Those who knew her..loved her and will never forget her smile, her laughter and her fun loving personality. Take comfort from the many happy memories that you have of Sone and take care of each other.
So sorry to hear of Sonja’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to her family.
Very sorry to hear about Sonja. We remember her so well as fellow parents at St. Andrew’s where our Jamie and Caroline were in all the concerts with Zack and Matt. She was such a joyful person, always laughing and so funny. I had many talks with her about all things related to primary and elementary school parenting and it always revealed how much she loved her two boys. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Leslie, Pat, Jamie and Caroline Kennedy on Dundas Street.
Sorry to hear of Sonja’s passing. I worked with Sonja at Fire and Emergency Services – NL. She was so knowledgeable of the fire services and such a great worker . She was always a dedicated and hard worker. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Marilyn ( McCormack) Temple
Ronnie and families of Sonja,
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife, mother, sister, aunt, and so much more. ‘Stoney’ was simply one of the most fun loving, delightful, empathetic, and amazing individuals I have ever known. I had the privilege of being a longtime teammate of Sonja and to say she has left her mark is an understatement. The laughter and great memories are cherished always. Rest in peace my dear friend.
A very special person. Sincere condolences and sympathy to all the famlies. Bkess yor time on earth and carry on, Sonja.
Ron, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Sonja.
Ron,
Trudy and I are so sorry for your loss. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything that we can do for you or your family.
Ron,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, Sonja. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this extremely difficult time.
Thinking of you.
Ron & Family. So sorry for your loss. Hope your many good memories will help ease the pain of losing Sonja.
Hi Ron,
This is very sad news about your wife Sonja. My deepest condolences – take care.
Fred Carew
Ron,
I am deeply sorry for loss of your wife Sonja. I hope you are able to find some peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Keeping you in my thoughts.
Sending my condolences to the Stone and Drodge families.
Ron,
So sorry to hear of Sonja’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Matt Cleary