Ronnie Stubbs was the husband of Sandra Stubbs and father of Jason. Ronnie spent the majority of his time at sea, where he worked on the ships. Although devoted to his family, Ronnie regularly beat Sandra in outbursts brought on by drink. He was usually able to talk Sandra round the next day but after his latest attack in May 1988, Sandra decided she'd had enough and did a flit with Jason while Ronnie was at sea.