Ronald JONES Obituary

I deeply admire his persistence, achievements, and courage. I knew Ron when I worked at National Womens in the 1970s and more recently have been one of his neighbours for the past 15 years. Ron and his colleague the late Bill McInroe deeply impressed me in their refusal to bow to the intense pressure and prejudice of those who tried to silence and/or discredit them. Sincere condolences to his family. How proud of him you must be. He was a very special person.

You remember great teachers. I had the privilege and benefit of being one of Ron's students in Auckland in 1973. While I have not worked in clinical medicine for more than 30 years he left a huge impression around the importance of patient centred care and humility rather than arrogance. Thanks Ron

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Ron´s passing.
Ron was both a mentor and a dear friend to me for many years. His unwavering dedication to his work and to his "other kids" - his many protégés - was truly inspiring.

He welcomed us into his home, and over the years, I had the pleasure of meeting Helen, Ross, and Susan.

Ron will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Please accept my condolences on Ron's passing.
I maintained contact with Ron for over 50 years. Indeed we were in the process of arranging an on-line catch-up chat in early March.
During his appointment as Lecturer in the Department of Reproduction and Obstetrics in the newly established Medical School in the University of Southampton, we were close colleagues. He was impressive as an excellent and empathic clinician. He was a valuable and creative collaborator in research projects.
On his return to New Zealand he soon established himself as a leading Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, with an international standing in gynaecological precancerous conditions.
He successfully challenged ethical issues in the welfare of women with scientific endeavour.
I was privileged to be his early mentor and friend for many years.

We are very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a wonderful friend and colleague and inspiration to many. His legacy will live on.

I was so sad to read of Ron's passing. He was a classmate of my late husband's at Medical School and later a colleague in Auckland.
Ron delivered both my children and was a kind and considerate doctor.
I have enormous admiration for him especially for the way he became sole parent after his lovely Barbara died. with his youngest not very old.
The women of NZ owe him hugely for the way he took on the old guard medical establishment over "The Unfortunate Experiment" and for his later work on and research into gynaecological cancers.

Ron was a very wonderful person and a good friend to my late husband Richard Irons since they met as junior doctors in Poole, UK, over 50 years ago. His courage in facing down the medical establishment was extraordinary, and he was also such a life-loving, kind, funny and generous man. My condolences to Loris and all Ron's family. I am thinking of you, Jane Irons

I was greatly saddened to hear of Ron's passing. It has always been a pleasure to meet with him at Conferences about Cervical Cancer prevention since I moved to Australia in 2009 and to discuss the not only future cervical cancer elimination but also about the lessons learned from the events at The National Hospital 1960's to 80's. I was honoured to read the draft of Doctors in Denial and make some minor editorial suggestions - the importance of the book in cementing the truth about the 'Unfortunate Experiment' and Ron's personal legacy in the field cannot be underestimated. A gentle humble and kind man with exquisite manners and time for everybody he will be greatly missed within the community working to eliminate the scourge of cervix cancer. RIP

Shocked to hear of Ron's death. I visited him Auckland in 2022, to discuss our joint family history. Lovely man with the same passion for family history that I have, We have the same great grandparents Thomas & Susanna Olliver. We had been communicating on and off over several years, sharing family information. My thoughts are with Ron's family.

I worked with Ron for 20 years at Columba and witnessed his grace and humour with his many patients.He was a great teacher to the staff and treated his patients with dignity and respect .
We had a love of travel in common and had many stories to chat about over the years My condolences to the family

A true Gentleman
He was always kind and respectful to both Patients and Staff and willing to share his knowledge. Rest in Peace

The death of Professor Ronald Jones CNZM marks the passing of one of New Zealand´s most foremost medical advocates of patient-centered care. Although frequently referred to as a `whistleblower´ for his role in the Cartright Enquiry, it is not this alone which defined this kind and humble man. His life-long commitment to improving the quality and accessibility of obstetric and especially gynaecological services, his popularity as a gifted teacher and mentor of countless medical students and trainees, and his successful career in research, marked him out as exceptional. His professionalism, integrity and caring attitude made him a vital medical role model. Ron´s availability to share his knowledge and wisdom with the many colleagues who sought his advice was highly valued. He was a very special friend and colleague, and I will miss him greatly. John Collins.

We are sorry to hear of Ron´s passing. He was very personable gentle man who always had a smile or a wave. Glen and Jillian Cremer

Although I didn't know Prof Ron Jones personally, his work has made a special impact on my life both personally and professionally.
I was delivered via caesarean section by Prof Jones in 1987 and he is remembered fondly by my mum as a lovely and compassionate doctor.
I am a gynaecologist and researcher, and it is hard to think of anyone who has made more of an impact in our field. His courage started a movement that introduced informed consent, patient autonomy, ethical principles in research and much more. What he has done for the women of Aotearoa and the world will be everlasting.

We wanted to send our condolences after we learned of the passing of Ron. Dr Ron Jones was Director of our Board for a number of years, and instrumental in establishing The NZ HPV Project which we still operate. He is owed a debt of gratitude from his colleagues, students, the scientific community, professional organisations, and most of all consumers afflicted by HPV-related cancers and pre-cancers. He was a tireless champion for this forgotten group and is remembered fondly by all who met him. We are hugely grateful for all that he did and are thinking of his family and friends at this time.

A mighty oak has fallen. So blessed to have known you, patient and friend

Worked with Ron for several years, a lovely man with a wicked sense of humour. Condolences to all the family.
Pam and Scott Macfarlane

Wonderful , wonderful caring and gentle man - fantastic doctor and lovely parson in every way.
So grateful for his care.

So sad to learn of his passing.
He assisted me through a Japanese medical doctor and so am grateful for that hep.

So sad to hear of Ron´s passing. He was a person whose wisdom, kindness and dedication touched many lives. It was a pleasure to work with him as his Practice Manager for eleven years. His legacy will live on through the many people he inspired and mentored. With deepest sympathy.

Mr Jones delivered each of our children...we lost our first little girl from there Ron took us under his loving care ..he was a beautiful soul...I will always remember him ..blessing to his family for which I got to see pictures of them and hear about them....an extraordinary Dr...oh gosh thought of him today to find this message of his death...Karen and Nick Herrold

Ron has been in my life for about 50 years: first, as a protégée of my father, a 30-something dashing young doctor in a pin-striped suit. Later, he was a significant part of the team during the Cartwright Inquiry, and in the last 30 years, he was a very dear friend.
He delivered our babies and chopped out the bits we didn´t need anymore. His bedside manner and his practical medicine were both caring and impeccable.
Ron has had a long, lonely road since Cartwright in 1987. He had lost his mentor and support, my father, in 1986, and soon after the Inquiry, his beloved wife Barbara. Although he wasn´t alone in facing the revisionists, he felt alone and always felt that he could have done more. I don´t think so. He devoted his life to improving health outcomes for women in New Zealand and the world. His courage was immense. His book Doctors in Denial sets the story out clearly with style. If you haven´t read it, you should.
My family saw him last, with Loris, at a party at my home on 22nd March. We are so grateful for that time, with no inkling of course it would be the last. Actually, I was annoyed with him when he didn´t pick up the phone on 1st April when I was ringing to finalise arrangements for a fish and chips dinner (Ron´s choice) at his place on the 2nd.
I am writing this for myself, but the whole of the McIndoe family, here and in the UK join with me and my siblings, Jan, Glenda, and Angus in wishing Ron peace after a monumental struggle. We can hear our father say "Well done, Ronnie, my boy".

One of life´s true gentleman. Rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his family.

A fine doctor and more importantly a fine man and friend. My condolences to Loris and Ron's family.

I was saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Ron delivered my daughter in1985. I experienced extraordinary care from him. In my years working in Radiology at Greenlane Clinical Centre, I often saw him at Obstetric/Gynaecology meetings. We always had a chat. In the years, after he retired, I often bumped into him at the Supermarket in Remuera, cafes around the area etc, and he always had time for a catch up. He was also a colleague of my late Father, and they had huge respect for each other, in their respective disciplines. My acknowledgement to him also, in the area of Cervical Cancer and the implications of the "Unfortunate Experiment". He was a maverick in this debacle. An extraordinary life well lived. May he rest in peace.

Dr Ron Jones , lovely man , great Obstetrician, safety brought our 3 children into this world , something we have never forgotten, his kindness and care , we thank you , sincere condolences to the Jones family . With respect Peggy and Charles Fahy and family

Condolences to Ron´s Family on his passing . It was great reconnecting with cousin Ron over the last few years and helping him with his family Book . Rest in peace Ron ..Malcolm and Pam Lutton and all the Lutton Family

I´m very sorry to learn we have lost this wonderful man. Ron delivered my 2 boys and I´m so glad I saw him recently to thank him again.
Condolences to his family. Rest in peace Ron

Thinking of you all at this sad time deepest sympathy Julie Willie Leaf and family .West Coast cousin x

So sad to hear that this wonderful doctor has died. He was a kind and clever man. I am one of his many grateful patients. Rest in peace Ron.

Ron was part of a seniors Bodylight group I had taught. He came up the stairs with determination and his trademark smile or a cheeky grin. I admired him: his determination to keep going despite his ageing body protesting. Ron was a bright light, warm hearted, thoughtful and unassuming. A good man. He will be missed.

Ron was a great mentor, collaborator and friend to me. His dedication was was sincere. He also had a great sense of humor. Condolences to family. My career was enriched by knowing and working with him.

So sorry to hear this news. He was an amazing person. He delivered my daughter and we remained friends ever after. We had coffee together only a couple of weeks ago and he was in such good spirits with his lovely sense of humour.
He will be greatly missed by so many whose lives he touched. Lesley