At LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, of Exeter in his 82nd year. Born in Hibbert Township son of the late Bert and Elizabeth Riley, he was predeceased by his first wife Anna Grace Forrest. He is survived by their daughter Cheryl (Chuck) Wilkinson. Also surviving are son Ronald (Kathy) Riley, daughter Sheila Corbett, and their mother. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Dan, Craig, James, Mark; Meghan, Jay; Lindsay, Michael, Mary-Jo and great-grandchildren Logan, Mirium and Jasmine. He will be deeply missed by his loving partner Marjorie Heemeryck and her family Joseph (Hannah) Heemeryck and Sharon (Chris) Jones. Predeceased by son Raymond and brothers Lloyd (Winnifred) and Leslie. Survived by sister-in-law Susan Riley.
Friends and family will be received at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 west of Main) on Sunday, September 25th 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where a celebration of life service will be held on Monday, September 26th at 11 AM. Interment Staffa Cemetery.
Donations to Hensall United Church, or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
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Donna Perry
Deepest Sympathy to the Riley family and Marjorie You will have lots of wonderful memories. Thinking of you at this sad time.
With Sympathy Donna Perry
Mary an Valkengoed& fam.
To the Riley family
So sorry for your loss .We have a lot of good memories of our time on the 18th of Hibbert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Mary,Rick and Bob
Ted and Betty Stoneman
To the Riley Families: Our condolences to all.He will be missed by all.Line 19 has lost another of its pioneers.
Rose & Keith Brittain
Marj and the family Sorry to hear of your loss keep your fond memories
Larry shelton
Enjoyed the years of hunting together
Mildred Northcott
Dear Marjorie,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Ross. Cherish all your memories.
Mildred Northcott and Joe Stephens
Norman Heemeryck
Deepest sympathy Marj on the passing of Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Norm and Betty
Eric & Arlene McIntosh
We are sorry to read of the passing of Ross. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Our Sympathy
cheryl blatchford
To the riley family
sorry for your loss of your dad
cheryl vivian blatchford
Doug Duffin
Ron,I was sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug Duffin
B J Turner
Another piece of memories gone. Dad and Ross were such good hunting buddies. May he rest in peace!
George & Joyce Vivian
The Riley Family: We are sorry to read about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Sheila and Ron. My thoughts and prayers are with you.,
Joan bernard
My sympathy to the Riley family. Remember Ross well, Anna Grace was my first cousin. Brings good memories to our family, lived near Kippen, visited on the Parr line. Howard & Joan.
Charlene Foxton
Dear Marj
Ross was one of the most wonderful people I have met.
My sympathies to you. Hugs Marj
Catharine E. Wallace
Sincere Sympathy to The Riley Family and Marjorie and her family to hear of the passing of a wonderful Man, Ross. May the love of family and friends give you comfort and strength.
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Catharine E. Wallace (London,ON)
Alvin/Marilyn Taylor
Sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. May happy memories sustain you through this difficult time.
cousin Dian and Carl Haskell
Sorry for your loss and hope that he is doing better in heaven, he was a great person to talk to and we will miss him, but he will be always be in our memories
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our sympathy to the Riley family on the passing of Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
joanne wickwire
Ross was not only a great man,he also visited his mother in her final days on a regular routine,but his previous mother in law from his late wife.
enjoyed our talks @ Chuck & Cheryls’
Louise Dick
Sorry for your loss Reg talked about Ross sometimes! Take care!
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Sorry to learn of Ross’s passing. Haven’t seen him in a while, but used to run into him and talk about Manitoulin Island.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Louise Alcock- Haggitt
Sheila and Family
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Father and Grandfather you are all in my prayers. May he RIP
Marlene Ingram
My Sympathy to Cheryl, Ron, Sheila and the Riley family for the loss of Your father and brother.
Doug Rourke
Marj, Joe and Sharon and to all of Ross’s family members, no one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. But take comfort in knowing that Ross is now resting in the arms of our lord. Our deepest condolences to you and all the family. Ross will be sincerely missed by all who knew him
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Sheila, Sorry to hear of your loss. Trust the many good memories will help bring strength and comfort
Ken & Susan, Melissa Pushelberg
Sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Ross will be missed
Lowell and Joyce Skinner
Ross was one of those multiple Hibbert people who stopped and talked to me when we saw each other. I enjoyed our chats. You guys have Joyce and my condolences and may God give you strength .
Ruth Stuart, Jenna & Laura Chappel
Our deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of your father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Ian & Julie MacKinlay
Very sorry to hear of Ross’ passing. We had many enjoyable times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jackie Dally
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. I hope that fond memories help comfort you during this difficult time . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne and Deanna McBride
Our Sympathy to the Riley family. Ross was always a great neighbour and he would be there if you needed help
Very fond memories of Line 19.
Wayne and Deanna McBride.
Susan Riley
A better brother-in-law could not be found……..he always there when you needed him. He will be up there playing cards with his Mom and brothers I’m sure! RIP Ross. Will miss you.