RILEY, Francis Elmer

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Of Walkerton passed away with loved ones by his side on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Hanover and District Hospital in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Keitha for over 50 years, and cherished father of Karen (Shawn) Verwey of Wartburg and Brian (Jamie) Riley of Formosa. Proud grandfather of Anna and Zoe. He will be missed by his siblings Grace Riley (Don Drysdale) of Bellville, Gladys Netzke of Goderich, Noreen Riley-Kirkham of London, Wesley (Lorraine) Riley of Teeswater, Winston Riley of Mildmay, Tom (Karen) Riley of Walkerton, brother-in-law Edwin McCutcheon, and sister-in-law Wanda McCutcheon, both of Lion’s Head, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Irene (nee Abell), and in-laws Pat Netzke, Walter Kirkham, Madeline Riley, Janice McCutcheon, and Linda McCutcheon. Friends and relatives were invited for visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Cameron’s in Walkerton. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton. Spring interment in Douglas Hill Cemetery, Cargill. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton, or Chesley Hospital Foundation – Rehabilitation Program would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be made online at www.cameronfuneralhomes.com