Ronald "Ron" B Luke



Ronald B. (“Ron”) Luke was a long time resident of Malden who died unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the age of 70. Ron was born in 1953 and was the son of Arthur and Violet (MacKenzie) Luke.  He was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High with the Class of 1973.  After a brief stint at Logan Airport, Ron began his 40 plus year career at the Middlesex Superior Courthouse in Woburn. Ron was one of the longest serving court officers in Middlesex Courthouse and also served one term as the Union President of the Court Officers Union. Ron was also a popular bartender at the Malden Moose Lodge, where he was a lifelong member as well as a bartender at the Town Line in Malden.  

In 1990, Ron married the love of his life Darlene M. (LeBlanc) Luke of Malden. They were married at Sacred Heart Church in Malden. They have one son, Ronald B. Luke II. 

Ron was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching his son play youth and highschool sports and college baseball. Ron was a true family man, enjoying vacationing with family and friends in New Hampshire, Cape Cod and several cruises. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Darlene M. (LeBlanc) Luke and his son, Ronald B Luke II of Malden, his brother Arthur (“Skip”) Luke and his wife Kim of Long Island, New York, as well as several godchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ron is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Violet (MacKenzie) Luke, brother George Luke and his sister, Mary (“Mamie”) Doyle of Malden. 

Funeral Services will be held from the Weir-MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Saturday, July 13th at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. At St. Joseph Parish.

Visitations will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 12th from 4-8 pm. 

In Lieu of flowers donations in Ron’s memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445

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