Suddenly at home on the farm on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the age of 67. Cherished husband of Debbie (Loyens) Riddell for over 46 years. Loving dad of David (Robin), and Scott (Angela). Proud grandpa of Avery, Jordan, Nicholas, and Desireè (Rob). Beloved son of Lillus (Cook) Riddell (Fred Lewis) and son-in-law of Raisa (Dykyj) Loyens. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sherry (Ron), Nancy, Susan (Randy), and Cathy (Steve). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Jim Riddell, and father-in-law Harry Loyens.
A lifelong farmer, Don began working the land alongside his mom and dad, and later continued farming with Debbie by his side. Once they discovered cruising, there was no turning back — together they travelled the world, making memories in every port. Don was a proud Detroit Red Wings fan, and his greatest joy was time spent with his family, whether at the beach, the cottage or at the rink.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Wednesday, November 5th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM, where Don’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 6th at 11 AM. Cremation to follow. A private family interment will be held at Granton Cemetery.
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Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
David & Dee Maddock
Sorry to for your sudden loss Debbie, David and Scott. We enjoyed knowing Don when we rented your farm house
NELSON AND KATHY BILYEA
Debbie, Aunt Lilius and family:
So sorry for your sudden loss of Don. Our condolences and deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time.
Nelson and Kathy Bilyea
Ken and Bonnie
Debbie and family
Sending out deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Linda O'Hara
Thinking of the family at this difficult time…you are in my thoughts and prayers.. blessings.. cherish the fond memories..hugs
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Deb and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Don
Kathy Petit
I am so sorry for your loss…Don was a great guy with a big heart! I have fond memories of fun times spent at the Riddell family home growing up. Debbie and family please accept my deepest sympathy…gone too young 🙏
Dennis and Cindy White
Debbie , Lilius and families,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Don. May you share your many memories and comfort each other at this sad time.
Dennis and Cindy White
Rick & Karen Riddell
Condolences to Debbie, Lillus, Sherry, Nancy, Susan, Cathy and your families. Fond memories of playing in your pool and spending time on the farm as a kid. Don was too young to be leaving us and our warm thoughts are with you all.
Alfreda Solman and Melody Karwowski
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Jane and Steven Walker
Sending our condolences to all at this sad time
Jim and Wendy Thomas and family
Heartbroken to hear of Don’s sudden passing. He’ll be remembered as a quiet and kind man. Sending strength as you navigate this sad, challenging time.
Gord and Brenda Moon
To the Riddell and Loyens families,
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Ferne Mardlin-Smith
I’m deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Lillus & Fred and the Riddell and Loyens Families,
We extend our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Don. May the love of family and friends give you strength to help to heal your broken hearts.
Grace Rollings
Lillus and family:
Our thoughts are with you at such a sad time. May your wonderful memories of your son/brother help you through this difficult time.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Arlene and Scott Thomson
Thinking of you at this sad time. Our condolences.
Janet Bumstead
My sincere condolences to the Riddell family on Don’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dale & Linda Froats
Lillus and family,
Thinking of you at this extremely sad time. Our condolences.
Sandra & John McFarlane
Sincere condolences to Debbie and the entire family . Thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Mary Corman
Debbie & family Riddell & Lyons families
My sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Colleen (Ryan) and Mike Williams
Lillus and Sherry and Ron,
Very sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and your families in our prayers .
Bob and Nancy Rushton
Our sincere condolences to the entire Riddell family. May you cherish your memories. He was taken much too soon.
Gloria Riddell and Family
Debbie, David, Scott, Lillus, Fred and Riddell Families
Sincerest condolences to all on Don’s death.
We hope that beautiful memories will bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Lindsey & Bud Sinclair
Our sincere condolences to everyone. Don was truly one of the good ones and will be missed.
Jeff Van Damme
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Riddell Family.
Jeff
Lee and Diane Bellamy
Debbie, David, Scott and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Keep your memories close to your heart during this difficult time.
Lee and Diane Bellamy
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May your memories bring comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Doug abd Patti
Sherry and Ron
So sorry to hear about your brother Don’s passing. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
John & Michelle deKort
Dear Debbie, David and Scott & family, our deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa. Don was taken far too soon; we hope that your cherished memories together will comfort you over the coming months.
Kevin & Bonnie O’Shea
Debbie & Family
Sorry for your loss, Don was dedicated to the farm & family. Prayers for all 🙏🏻
Shirley Lyons
Debbie, Lillus and all your families.
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s unexpected passing. May all the many happy memories you have give you comfort now and in the future.
Shawn, Connie and Hank Weir
Our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Don. Thinking of you in this time.
Janice Telfer
Sending condolences to the Riddell family at this time of great loss.
Verla Kelly
Lillis, Fred , Sherri ,Ron and Riddle and Loyens family
My sincere condolences go out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mark&Judy Cronyn
Sending our deepest condolences to all of you at this very sad time.
Clarence and Nancy Syeeper
Lillus and Fred, Sending our Sympathy to your family on the loss of your son… Clarence and Nancy Steeper
Ann Spearin
Debbie & Family, Lillus & Fred, Sherry, Nancy, Susan, Cathy &
Families.
I was shocked and saddened to see that Don has passed away.
Sending my deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Hugs to all.
David and Joan Elston
Debbie and family,
We were very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Our condolences to you and the Riddell family.
Judy Alce
So sorry to hear about Don.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad and difficult time
Reiny and Lynda
Debbie, Scott and Angela and families
Deepest sympathies on your sudden loss of a husband, father and grandfather.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Reiny and Lynda
Hélène Boogaers
Daar Debbie,
We wish our deepest sympathy with the loss of your beloved husband Don. We will cherish our moments together in The Netherlands. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
All the best,
Helen, Henny & Max Boogaers The Netherlands
Rob and Sandi Brintnell
Debbie, and family, Riddell and Loyens families,
So sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences.
Rob and Sandi
Don and Deanna Beatson
Lillus and Fred, Sherry and Ron,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your families on the loss of your beloved son and brother.
Don and Deanna Beatson
Dale Cook
Debbie and all Riddell and Loyens families
My sincere condolences to you all on Don’s passing
Jenny Blake
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lorraine Lewis
My condolences go out to you, Debbie and the Loyens and Riddell families at the loss of Don. I always remember his grin as classmates at Biddulph school. He will be deeply missed by so many.
Kim & Andy Sharp
Debbie and family and the Riddell family
We are deeply sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Hold your memories close during this most difficult time.
Lisa T Donatelli
Scott, Angela, and the Riddell family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and the kids and this time. Sending our love.
Lisa & Mark Donatelli
Linda Mills
Debbie and family, Lillus , Fred and Cathy, Steve and family
Sending my very sincerest sympathy May all of the good memories of Don help you to face the days ahead Thinking of everyone
Joan and Steve Campbell
Dear Debbie and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We pray that all your happy memories will help you through in the days ahead. Thinking of you all with love and deepest sympathy.
Joan and Steve
Carol Bond
Debbie and family, My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Lots of great memories to cherish.
Verna, Dann and Sally Mills
Dear Debbie and family
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Don. You are in our thoughts are prayers.
Al and Joyce Ricketts
Our most profound sympathy to you, Debbie, and to your family, for this sudden loss of someone so dear. We are glad that we were able to know Don and to share many happy times with you both on the cruise vacations. We will remember his joviality, candor and total authenticity.
Al and Joyce
Lila Foster
To the Riddle Family. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. Lila Foster & Family
Keith and Liz Selves
Lillus and family , we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you all.
Henriëtte Matthews
Dearest Debbie, David, Scott, Loyens family & Riddel family.
Our condolances to you all on the passing of Don. We have made memories over the years and enjoyed cruising with you to Norway and Turkey and the Greek Isles last year. Thinking of you during this hard time.
Love always,
Richard & Henriëtte Matthews, The Netherlands
Wayne Hall
Dear Debbie, all the Riddell and Loyens families. I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Cherish forever the memories you shared over the years. RIP Don
Marty&Karen Van Praet
Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Dianne Blake
My heartfelt condolences to all the Riddell family. May cherished memories bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary-Jean Mills
Debbie and all the Riddell family.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Don was taken way too soon. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Terry and Mary-Jean Mills
Susan Cook
Debbie and families,
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. It was so nice seeing you at the restaurant not that long ago.
I will remember Don’s smile the most as that’s what he always did. Keep hold of all your wonderful memories. Sending hugs to all.
Beth O'Shea (Charlie)
My sympathy to the Riddell family on the passing of Don.
Ron and Louise Vanderhoek
Debbie and the entire Riddell family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Don was such a super nice man and he will be missed.
Please know that we are thinking of you in this difficult time
The Benner's
Dear Debbie, David, Robin, Scott, Angela , Aunt Lillus, Fred, Raisa and the entire Riddell and Loyens Family….”Such a shock to receive the terrible news about Don. Keeping your family in our hearts and sending Hugs .” Love Don and Heather
Bill and Marilyn Hack
Dear Debbie, all the Riddell and Loyens families. We are so sorry to hear of Dons passing. He was taken far too soon. Our heart goes out to you at this very sad time. May your good memories comfort you .Bill and Marilyn Hack
John & Mary Walls
To the Riddell family;
May the many great memories of Don help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Betty & Jim Deblock
Debbie and all Loyens & Riddell families ,
We are deeply sorry for the sudden loss of Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this very difficult time.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Raisa, our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this sad, sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Helen
Ruth Morkin Murphy
Lilith and Sherry
My sincere condolences on the passing of your son and brother. May all the memories of Don and your families fill your hearts with gratitude.
Robert and Edie Collins
Debbie and family,
We cherish all the wonderful memories we have made with Don and you and are so grateful to have had Don in our lives. His smile and wise words will always be with us.
Bob and Edie
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
To the Riddell & Loyens Families
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
richard graham
To the Riddell family our deepest condolences for the loss of Don
May you remember all the good times
RIP
Rick n Brenda Graham
Denfield
Margaret Prout
My sincere condolences to all family members. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Steve and Kim bowman
Dear Debbie, David, Scott and Lillus
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Don.
May your wonderful memories carry you through the days ahead.
God Bless
Steve and Trish Gould
Sincere condolences to the family and friends on Don’s passing.
Steve and Trish Gould.
Mark Heimrich
Lillus & Fred, Debbie & Family;
Our sincere condolences in the untimely loss of Don.
Mark & Julie Heimrich & staff at Lifetime Water Products, Exeter.
Craig and Ashley Swarthout
Our heartfelt condolences in these difficult times. May your memories bring you comfort as you navigate through your grief. Hugs to you all.
Charlene Carruthers
So sorry to hear of the passing of Don.
Much too young.
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family.
Brenda and Fred Smith
Deb David Scott and family
So sorry for your loss have many fond memories of are hockey years
Always keep the good times close to your hearts Hugs
Love the Smiths
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Sending our condolences to all at this sad time
Murray and Edith Yeo
Debbie, David and Scott, Lillus and Fred, Sherry and Ron and Families
We are so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. We have been thinking and reminiscing of our many memories with you. From a generation ago at hockey, to rekindling our friendship at our grandsons hockey lately. We enjoyed our little visits. You will be in our hearts and thoughts as you go through these difficult times.
Bill &Joanne Hodge
Deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Rick Freeman
Debbie and Family. I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Also to Sherry,Nancy,Sue and Cathy and families. Please accept my sincere condolences. RIP Don
Jane
Aunt Debbie, and David and Scott, my heart goes Out to your family during this time. I have many great memories with Uncle Don, including when he came out west to visit with us.
We love you and are thinking of you during this time.
Chris Gysemans
Debbie and all Riddell & Loyens families,
I am deeply sorry for the sudden loss of Don. You’ve made incredible memories over the years that will always be cherished.
My thoughts are with everyone at this very difficult time.
Chris
Keith and Joyce Thomson
To the Riddell family. Our condolences to you all on the passing of Don. May you cherish the fond memories you have of him .